Prochowice

Prochowice [prɔxɔˈvʲit͡sɛ] (German: Parchwitz) is a town in Legnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.^[2] It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Prochowice.

Prochowice
Town Hall
Flag Coat of arms
Prochowice
Coordinates: 51°16′27″N 16°21′54″E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Lower Silesian
County	Legnica
Gmina	Prochowice
Government
• Mayor	Alicja Sielicka
Area
• Total	9.85 km2 (3.80 sq mi)
Population  (2019-06-30[1])
• Total	3,602
• Density	366/km2 (947/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	59-230
Vehicle registration	DLE
Website	http://www.prochowice.com

As of 2019, the town has a population of 3,602.

Geography

History

Castle

The town was formerly known in Polish as Parchwice.^[3] It was supposedly founded by a man named Iko, who obtained privileges from Duke Bolesław II the Horned either in 1255 or 1259.^[3] The parish church was founded in 1300.^[3] In 1374, the privileges were confirmed and town rights were made equal to those of nearby Legnica.^[3] It was ravaged by the Hussites in 1428.^[3] A hospital was founded in 1484.^[3] From 1630 to 1637, it was the seat of Duke George Rudolf of Legnica.^[3] In 1642, it was ravaged by Swedish forces of Lennart Torstensson.^[3]