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Żagań

Lubusz, Poland · Europe

About Żagań

Żagań sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kunice Żarskie, 41km from Rakotzbrücke.

Żagań is a town located in Lubusz, Poland. With a population of 25,731, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Żagań sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Żagań to your route.

About Żagań

Żagań [ˈʐaɡaɲ] (French and German: Sagan, Latin: Saganum) is a town in western Poland, on the Bóbr river, with 23,136 inhabitants (2024), and the capital of Żagań County in the Lubusz Voivodeship, located in the historic region of Lower Silesia. Founded in the 12th century by Polish monarch Bolesław IV the Curly,

Read more Żagań was the capital of an eponymous principality from 1274 to 1935. The main sights are the former Augustinian Monastery, one of the burial sites of the Piast dynasty, listed as a Historic Monument of Poland, the Ducal Palace and Park ensemble and the POW Camps Museum, located at the site of German-operated WWII prisoner-of-war camps for over 60,000 Allied soldiers of various nationalities, where the Great Escape took place. The town hosts the Polish 11th Armoured Cavalry Division. An American Armored Brigade Combat Team is constantly rotated through the town under Operation Atlantic Resolve.

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Where is Żagań located?

Żagań is located in Lubusz, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6176 latitude, 15.3149 longitude.

What is the population of Żagań?

Żagań has a population of approximately 25,731 people, making it a town in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
25,731
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lubusz
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
51.6176, 15.3149

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Żagań

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Rakotzbrücke

A fairy-tale 'Devil's Bridge' whose arch forms a perfect circle with its reflection in Kromlau's rhododendron park.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Görlitz Old Town

Germany's easternmost city, a stunningly preserved jumble of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque facades nicknamed 'Görliwood'.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Żagań

  • 41 kmRakotzbrückeA fairy-tale 'Devil's Bridge' whose arch forms a perfect circle with its reflection in Kromlau's rhododendron park.

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Żagań.

Kunice Żarskie

🇵🇱 Poland

11 km awayPop. 3,000

Małomice

🇵🇱 Poland

12 km away

Żary

🇵🇱 Poland

13 km awayPop. 38,779

Iłowa

🇵🇱 Poland

15 km away

Szprotawa

🇵🇱 Poland

16 km awayPop. 12,786

Sieniawa Żarska

🇵🇱 Poland

18 km awayPop. 1,090

Wymiarki

🇵🇱 Poland

20 km awayPop. 1,300

Nowogród Bobrzański

🇵🇱 Poland

21 km awayPop. 5,114

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