Przedecz

Infobox Settlement
name = Przedecz


image_shield = POL Przedecz COA.svg
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = POL
subdivision_type1 = Voivodeship
subdivision_name1 = Greater Poland
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Koło
subdivision_type3 = Gmina
subdivision_name3 = Przedecz
area_total_km2 = 2.98
population_as_of = 2006
population_total = 1771
population_density_km2 = auto
latd = 52 | latm = 17 | lats = | latNS = N | longd = 18 | longm = 54 | longs = | longEW = E
elevation_m =
postal_code_type = Postal code
postal_code = 62-635
website =

Przedecz [IPA-pl|'|p|sz|e|d|e|cz] is a town in Koło County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship of Poland, with 1,779 inhabitants (2006). It is situated west of Central Poland, midway between Chodecz and Kłodawa. It is about 75 km (45 miles) northwest of Łódź, 150 km (95 miles) west of Warsaw and 130 km (80 miles) east of Poznań. The southeast side of Przedecz borders on Lake Przedecz.

Przedecz is first mentioned in historical sources in 1136. Municipal laws were introduced in 1365 by Kazimierz the Great. A brick castle with a tower dating from that time is still standing today. [ [http://www.przedecz.net/index.php?en=1&dzial=&strona=&kronika=&nr= Przedecz.net - Nieoficjalny Serwis Miasta Przedecz ] ]

The town hall was built in 1826. Other sites of interest are an early 20th century neo-gothic church and the old Jewish cemetery. [ [http://www.przedecz.net/index.php?en=1&dzial=&strona=&kronika=&nr= Przedecz.net - Nieoficjalny Serwis Miasta Przedecz ] ]

During World War II, the Jewish community of Przedecz was wiped out by the Nazis.

Notable residents

Władysław Umiński (1865-1954), author of popular children's books

References