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Jeżyce, Poznań

neighbourhood of Poznań, Poland

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 23, 2026
Entity authorityQ6190647 ↗
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Jeżyce [jɛˈʐɨt͡sɛ] is a neighborhood and district in Poznań in western Poland. It was one of the five governmental districts (dzielnicas) into which the city was divided prior to 1990, and which are retained for certain administrative purposes. For details, see Administrative division of Poznań.

The name Jeżyce more popularly refers to a much narrower area: the old neighbourhood (and former village) of Jeżyce, centred on the market (Rynek Jeżycki). This forms the south-eastern part of the wider district of Jeżyce discussed in this article. For the osiedles contained within this district – including one called Jeżyce, which closely corresponds to the old neighbourhood – see Administrative division of Poznań.

The district of Jeżyce covers the north-western part of Poznań, with an area of 57.9 square kilometres (22.4 sq mi), 22% of the city's total area. Its population of 81,300 accounts for 14.2% of the city's total. Its population density is 1,404 people/km2.

Jeżyce is bordered by the districts Stare Miasto to the east and Grunwald to the south.

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The public source identifies “Jeżyce, Poznań” as neighbourhood of Poznań, Poland. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Jeżyce, Poznań and neighbourhood.

Editorial reviewA dependable orientation record for establishing vocabulary, names and a first evidence trail. The current lead gives the account dated anchors—1990—that can be checked directly. The selected authority fields contribute no independent date. Its value is orientation rather than verdict, with Jeżyce, Poznań and neighbourhood providing the first useful test.
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