Złotów

Złotów
Skyline of Złotów from the Złotowskie Lake
Złotów
Coordinates: 53°21′37″N 17°2′27″E / 53.36028°N 17.04083°E / 53.36028; 17.04083
Country Poland
VoivodeshipGreater Poland
CountyZłotów
GminaZłotów (urban gmina)
Established8th century
Town rightsbefore 1370
Government
  MayorJakub Pieniążkowski
Area
  Total
11.58 km2 (4.47 sq mi)
Elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
18,303
  Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
77-400
Area code+48 067
Car platesPZL
ClimateDfb
Voivodeship roads
Websitehttp://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.