Wołów
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wołów is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, serving as the seat of Wołów County and Gmina Wołów. Its history traces back to the 10th century under Mieszko I, with a castle founded by Władysław II the Exile in 1157. The town received Magdeburg rights around 1285 during German settlement.
Statistics
Area
18.54 km²
Population
12,373