Bemowo is a
district
A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municip ...
of
Warsaw
Warsaw, officially the Capital City of Warsaw, is the capital and List of cities and towns in Poland, largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the Vistula, River Vistula in east-central Poland. Its population is officially estimated at ...
located in the western part of the city. Its territory covers the western belt of the former district of
Wola
Wola () is a district in western Warsaw, Poland. An industrial area with traditions reaching back to the early 19th century, it underwent a transformation into a major financial district, featuring various landmarks and some of the tallest offi ...
, which was incorporated to Warsaw in the year 1951. The name of the district derives from the surname of
General Józef Bem.
Neighbourhoods within the district
* Lotnisko
*
Fort Radiowo
*
Boernerowo
* Bemowo Lotnisko
*
Fort Bema
* Groty
* Górce
* Chrzanów
*
Jelonki Północne
*
Jelonki Południowe
Twin towns – Sister cities
Bemowo is
twinned with:
*
Óbuda-Békásmegyer (Budapest), Hungary
References
External links
The official website of BemowoA local info-websiteA local Internet newspaper for BemowoBemowo Pictures - Amateur movie group from Bemowo
1922 establishments in Poland
Populated places established in 1922
2002 establishments in Poland
Populated places established in 2002
States and territories established in 2002
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