Słubice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Słubice
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   From top, left to right: aerial view of the town; pedestrian zone in the town center; and Church of the Holy Virgin Mary The Queen of Poland
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 Słubice
Location in Poland
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| Country |  Poland |
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| Voivodeship |  Lubusz |
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| County | Słubice | ||
| Gmina | Słubice | ||
| Established | 12th century | ||
| Town rights | 1945 (1253 Frankfurt (Oder)) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.2 km2 (7.4 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) | ||
| Population
(2019-06-30)
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| • Total | 16,705 | ||
| • Density | 870.1/km2 (2,253/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
69-100 to 69-102
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| Area code(s) | +48 95 | ||
| Car plates | FSL | ||
| Website | http://www.slubice.pl | ||
Słubice is a town located in western Poland, in the Lubusz Voivodeship. It sits right on the Oder river, directly across from the city of Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany.
Until 1945, Słubice was actually a part of Frankfurt (Oder), known as Dammvorstadt. Today, it is its own town. As of 2019, about 16,705 people live in Słubice. When you count Słubice and Frankfurt together, the total population is around 85,000 people. Słubice is the main town of Słubice County and the center for the local government of Gmina Słubice. It is also part of a historic area called Lubusz Land.
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History of Słubice
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The name Słubice comes from an old West Slavic settlement called Zliwitz. This settlement was located east of the Brandendamm causeway, which crossed the Oder river. It was first mentioned in Frankfurt's city charter in 1253.
Early Beginnings of Słubice
Before 1249, the area was part of the Polish Lubusz Land. This land was sometimes part of the Duchy of Greater Poland or the Duchy of Silesia within the Kingdom of Poland. In 1225, Zliwitz was given special trading rights by Henry the Bearded. This meant it was an important place for merchants.
Changes in Control Over Time
In 1249, the Ascanian margraves from Margraviate of Brandenburg bought the Lubusz Land from the Silesian Duke Bolesław II the Horned. Later, in 1319, a war started over who controlled the region. The area then came under the rule of the Duchy of Pomerania.
In 1319, Wartislaw IV, Duke of Pomerania gave new special rights to the town of Frankfurt (Oder). Słubice was already a part of Frankfurt at that time. The area returned to Brandenburg in 1324. From 1373 to 1415, it was part of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown, ruled by the Luxembourg family.
Słubice After World War II
Słubice is very connected to its German sister city, Frankfurt (Oder). They were one city until 1945. After World War II, the Oder–Neisse line was drawn as the new border between Poland and Germany. This line went right through the city, splitting it into two separate towns.
Even though they are now in different countries, Słubice and Frankfurt work together on many things. For example, Słubice has a wastewater treatment plant that serves both towns. Also, the Collegium Polonicum is a part of the European University Viadrina located on the Polish side of the border. Słubice is also part of a special economic zone called Słubice-Kostrzyn.
Climate in Słubice
Słubice has an oceanic climate, which means it has mild temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. It doesn't usually get too hot or too cold.
| Climate data for Słubice (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 15.2 (59.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
38.3 (100.9) |
39.5 (103.1) |
38.7 (101.7) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.6 (83.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
39.5 (103.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.4 (38.1) |
5.1 (41.2) |
9.2 (48.6) |
15.6 (60.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.2 (77.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
14.2 (57.6) |
7.8 (46.0) |
4.2 (39.6) |
14.5 (58.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 0.4 (32.7) |
1.4 (34.5) |
4.4 (39.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
14.1 (57.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
18.9 (66.0) |
14.2 (57.6) |
9.4 (48.9) |
4.7 (40.5) |
1.6 (34.9) |
9.6 (49.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.3 (27.9) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
0.3 (32.5) |
3.6 (38.5) |
7.9 (46.2) |
11.4 (52.5) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.3 (48.7) |
5.5 (41.9) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
5.1 (41.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −28.9 (−20.0) |
−29.4 (−20.9) |
−25.3 (−13.5) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
2.6 (36.7) |
1.4 (34.5) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
−9.1 (15.6) |
−15.2 (4.6) |
−24.3 (−11.7) |
−29.4 (−20.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 40.7 (1.60) |
33.7 (1.33) |
39.1 (1.54) |
29.8 (1.17) |
54.9 (2.16) |
50.5 (1.99) |
86.5 (3.41) |
58.1 (2.29) |
48.4 (1.91) |
37.0 (1.46) |
37.5 (1.48) |
40.8 (1.61) |
557.0 (21.93) |
| Average extreme snow depth cm (inches) | 3.1 (1.2) |
3.5 (1.4) |
2.1 (0.8) |
0.4 (0.2) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (0.4) |
2.9 (1.1) |
3.5 (1.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 16.60 | 14.40 | 13.93 | 11.33 | 12.97 | 12.80 | 13.83 | 11.90 | 11.63 | 13.70 | 13.87 | 16.13 | 163.10 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0 cm) | 7.6 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.6 | 23.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 86.0 | 81.9 | 76.5 | 68.4 | 69.4 | 69.7 | 71.4 | 72.4 | 78.4 | 83.6 | 87.9 | 87.4 | 77.8 |
| Source 1: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Meteomodel.pl (records, relative humidity 1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
Culture and Landmarks in Słubice
Słubice has been featured in movies and is home to a unique monument.
Słubice in Film
The town was a filming location for the 2003 movie Distant Lights (also known as Lichter). Scenes for the 2002 film Grill Point were also shot here.
Wikipedia Monument
On October 22, 2014, a special monument was revealed in Słubice. This monument honors all the people around the world who contribute to Wikipedia. It was designed by Mihran Hakobyan and is the first monument of its kind dedicated to the global Wikipedian community.
Transportation in Słubice
Słubice is well-connected by roads. The National roads 29 and 31, and the Voivodeship road 137 all pass through the town. The A2 motorway, which is part of the European route E30, runs close by, just south of Słubice.
Local Cuisine of Słubice
Słubice has a special traditional food that is officially protected.
Traditional Słubice Pork Loin
The local traditional food is called schab tradycyjny słubicki. This is a type of smoked schab, which is a pork loin. It's a popular traditional dish, especially enjoyed during Christmas in the area. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland has recognized it as a protected traditional food.
Sports in Słubice
Słubice is home to a football club.
Polonia Słubice Football Club
The town has its own football team, called Polonia Słubice. Their home games are played at the OSiR Stadium.
Sister Cities of Słubice
To learn more about the towns that Słubice is twinned with, you can visit the page for Gmina Słubice's twin towns.
Notable People from Słubice
- Sara James (born 2008), a talented singer-songwriter
- Tomasz Kułkiewicz (born 1978), a professional footballer
Images for kids
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Former cinema Kino Piast (pl)
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Collegium Polonicum
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Holy Spirit Church
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Library of the Collegium Polonicum
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150°-panorama of Słubice city centre
See also
In Spanish: Słubice para niños
