Złotów
Złotów | |
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Skyline of Złotów from the Złotowskie Lake | |
| Coordinates: 53°21′37″N 17°2′27″E / 53.36028°N 17.04083°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Greater Poland |
| County | Złotów |
| Gmina | Złotów (urban gmina) |
| Established | 8th century |
| Town rights | before 1370 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jakub Pieniążkowski |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.58 km2 (4.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 18,303 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 77-400 |
| Area code | +48 067 |
| Car plates | PZL |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Voivodeship roads | |
| Website | http://www.zlotow.pl |
Złotów [ˈzwɔtuf] is a town in northwestern Poland, with a population of 18,303 inhabitants (2011), seat of the Złotów County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
The town is located on the river Głomia and is surrounded by five lakes. It is part of the historic Greater Poland region. A railway line connects it to Piła and Chojnice, with buses operating locally. The local Metaplast windows fitting factory is the biggest industrial employer. The Euro Eco Meeting is organized regularly there each July.