Wolin (town)
Place in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wolin (Polish pronunciation: [ˈvɔlin]; German: Wollin) is a town in northwestern Poland, situated on the southern tip of the Wolin island off the Baltic coast of the historic region of Western Pomerania. The island lies at the edge of the strait of Dziwna in Kamień County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Wolin | |
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Coordinates: 53°50′35″N 14°36′45″E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
County | Kamień |
Gmina | Wolin |
Area | |
• Total | 14.41 km2 (5.56 sq mi) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 4,878 |
• Density | 340/km2 (880/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 72-510 |
Vehicle registration | ZKA |
Climate | Cfb |
The town, now a fishing port and gateway to the island's bathing resorts, has a population of approximately 4,900. Dating from the 9th century, it has been associated with the semi-legendary settlements of Jomsburg, Jumne, Julin and Vineta.[1] It played an important role in the conversion of Pomerania and in 1140 became the first see of the Pomeranian diocese. Several ruins from the Slavic period occupy the area. The early medieval town fell victim to the late 12th century Danish raids, and was refounded in 1260.