Kobyłka
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This article is about the city in Poland. For other uses, see Kobyłka (disambiguation).
| Kobyłka | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Masovian |
| Powiat (County) | Rada miejska Kobyłka |
| Gmina (Commune) | Kobyłka |
| Urban Information | |
| Population | 17 586 (2004) |
| Area of district | - km² |
| Founded | circa 1414 |
| City rights | 1969 |
| Latitude Longitude |
52° 20'N 21° 12'E |
| Gmina Kobyłka | |
| Type of commune | - |
| Districts (No.) | - |
| Area | 20,05 km² |
| Density | 877,1/km² |
| Area code | +48 22 |
| Postal code | 05 – 230 |
| Car plates | WWL |
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Kobyłka is a town of 17,500 inhabitants located right outside of the city of Warsaw, near Wołomin in the Masovian Voivodeship. Located in a densely forested area, the town has been a village at least since 15th century. In 18th century the village was one of the main centres of production of Kontusz Belts. In 1751 the village was granted with a royal city charter, as an effect of extensive efforts of its owner, Bishop Marcin Załuski, who wanted to turn it into a large centre for pilgrims. However, the plan failed in the effect of the Kościuszko's Uprising and the Partitions of Poland, during which the town was severely damaged by Russian forces during their march towards the Warsaw's suburb of Praga.
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