Prochowice
Place in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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Prochowice [prɔxɔˈvʲit͡sɛ] (German: Parchwitz) is a town in Legnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[2] It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Prochowice.
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Prochowice | |
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Town Hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Prochowice | |
| Coordinates: 51°16′27″N 16°21′54″E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  Lower Silesian |
| County | Legnica |
| Gmina | Prochowice |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alicja Sielicka |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.85 km2 (3.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2019-06-30[1]) | |
• Total | 3,602 |
| • Density | 366/km2 (947/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 59-230 |
| Vehicle registration | DLE |
| National roads |   |
| Website | http://www.prochowice.com |
As of 2019, the town has a population of 3,602.
Geography
History
The town was formerly known in Polish as Parchwice.[3] It was supposedly founded by a man named Iko, who obtained privileges from Duke Bolesław II the Horned either in 1255 or 1259.[3] The parish church was founded in 1300.[3] In 1374, the privileges were confirmed and town rights were made equal to those of nearby Legnica.[3] It was ravaged by the Hussites in 1428.[3] A hospital was founded in 1484.[3] From 1630 to 1637, it was the seat of Duke George Rudolf of Legnica.[3] In 1642, it was ravaged by Swedish forces of Lennart Torstensson.[3]
