Żyrardów
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Żyrardów is a town in central Poland, historically an important industrial center. Founded in the 19th century around a textile factory, it was named after French engineer Philippe de Girard. The town experienced significant labor unrest in 1883, marking a key moment in Polish workers' history.
Statistics
Area
14.35 km²
Population
39,374