Sierpc

Sierpc (Polish: ) is a town in north-central Poland, in the north-west part of the Masovian Voivodeship, about northwest of Warsaw. It is the capital of Sierpc County. Its population is 16,941 (2023).

Key facts

Settlement.name: Sierpc
Settlement.image_skyline: POL Sierpc, Ratusz.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Old town hall
Settlement.imagesize: 250px
Settlement.image_flag: POL Sierpc flag.svg
Settlement.image_shield: POL Sierpc COA.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Poland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Voivodeship
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Masovian
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Sierpc
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Gmina
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Sierpc (urban gmina)
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Jarosław Perzyński
Settlement.established_title: Established

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Wikidata facts

Population: 17308
Area: 18.6
Official website: www.sierpc.pl
Image: POL Sierpc, Ratusz.jpg

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Commons category: Sierpc
inception: 1322-00-00
postal code: 09-200
P8168: Lisa Otto
P6482: Sierpc
male population: 8206
female population: 9102

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Contents

History
World War II
Places of interest
The Museum of the Countryside
The church under the invocation of the Holy Ghost
"Kasztelanka" manor house
Demographics
Transport
Economy
Asteroid
Notable residents
References
External links

Sierpc is a town with over a thousand years of history, whose landmarks include several medieval Gothic churches and the Museum of the Masovian Countryside. Sierpc is a railroad junction and is known for its beer and cheese production. It is a member of Cittaslow.