- Ursynów
Infobox_Warsaw
name=Ursynów
no_diacrite=Ursynow
area=48,6
population=137 716 (2003 )
density=2726
mayor=Tomasz Mencina
landmarks=J. Ursyn Niemcewicz park,
19th century Służew fort,
PANbotanical garden ,
Służewiec horseracing track, Natolin palace, Kabaty Forest
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website=http://www.ursynow.waw.pl/english/index.phpUrsynów (pronounce: IPAudio|Ursynow.ogg| [ur'sɨnuf] ) is the southernmost district of
Warsaw . With a surface area of 44.6 km², it is the third largest district in Warsaw, comprising 8.6 percent of the city. The district has a population of some 137,000, and is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Warsaw. Nearly 25 percent of its inhabitants are below 18 years of age.The eastern section of Ursynów is heavily built up with blocks of flats, while its western and southern sections are often referred to as "Green Ursynów" due to its lower population density and broad open spaces and green areas. The neighborhood is considered the "bedroom of Warsaw", and is home to nearly a quarter of the city's post-1989 construction. The
Warsaw Metro , opened 1995, has its southern terminus in Ursynów, nearKabaty depot.Ursynów's southern extremity comprises Kabaty Forest, covering more than 9.2 km². Other popular attractions include the
Vistula river escarpement,Natolin palace andSłużewiec horseracing track (built in 1939), no longer used for its original purpose, but for open-air exhibitions, pop concerts, etc.External links
* [http://mokotow.policja.waw.pl/?page=Structure&id=135 Ursynów Police Station]
* [http://kabaty.pl/ Ursynów unofficial website]
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