Targówek (Polish pronunciation: [tarˈɡuvɛk] ) is a district in Warsaw, Poland located in the northern part of the city.

Targówek
Coat of arms of Targówek
Location of Targówek within Warsaw
Location of Targówek within Warsaw
Coordinates: 52°16′56″N 21°03′51″E / 52.28222°N 21.06417°E / 52.28222; 21.06417
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
County/CityWarsaw
Government
 • MayorMałgorzata Kwiatkowska
Area
 • Total
24.22 km2 (9.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
124,279 [1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 22
Websitetargowek.waw.pl

It is divided into two parts: residential and industrial. About 30% of the district's area is covered by municipal parks, such as Lasek Bródnowski, Park Bródnowski and Park Wiecha in the eastern part of the district. Between 1994 and 2002 Targówek was independent municipality.

Borders

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Targówek borders with Praga Północ from west, with Białołęka from north, with Rembertów, Ząbki and Marki from east and with Praga Południe from south.

Neighbourhoods within the district

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  • Targówek Mieszkaniowy
  • Targówek Fabryczny
  • Bródno
  • Bródno Podgrodzie
  • Zacisze
  • Elsnerów
  • Utrata

References

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  1. ^ "Powierzchnia i ludność w przekroju terytorialnym w 2019 roku. Tabl. 21 Powierzchnia, ludność oraz lokaty według gmi". stat.gov.pl. Główny Urząd Statystyczny. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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