Gajowice
District in Wrocław, Poland
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Gajowice (Polish pronunciation: [gajɔˈvit͡sɛ], German: Gabitz, [ˈgabɪt͡s]) is a district in Wrocław located in the south-western part of the city. It was established in the territory of the former Fabryczna district.
Gajowice | |
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 Location of Gajowice within Wrocław | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County/City | Wrocław |
| First mentioned | 1193 |
| Incorporated into the city | 1868 |
| Established the modern-day district | 1991 |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 21,781 |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Area code | +48 71 |
| Website | Osiedle Gajowice |
History
The settlement was first mentioned in 1193, when it was part of medieval Piast-ruled Poland. Throughout its history, the settlement was known by many names – namely Gay, Gayouice, Goiez, Gawicz, Gaiowicz, Gaywicz, Gabitz, and Gajowice.[2] Since medieval times, it was mainly famous for growing vegetables and fruits. This was favored by its proximity to the city.[3]
Initially a village, the settlement was incorporated into Breslau (today's Wrocław) in 1868.[3]
Gajowice was one of the Wrocław neighborhoods most affected by World War II.[4] Originally, after the war, Gajowice was set to be "an emergency settlement for the residents of Wrocław evicted from buildings slated for demolition." Subsequent planning changes led to the design of a housing development meant for up to 30,000 residents. At that time, this project was the largest housing development in the city's postwar history.[2]
In 1991, after reforms in the administrative division of Wrocław, Gajowice became one of the city's 48 districts.[5]