Czyżew [ˈt͡ʂɨʐɛf] is a town in Wysokie Mazowieckie County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[2] It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Czyżew. It lies approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of Wysokie Mazowieckie and 67 km (42 mi) south-west of the regional capital Białystok.

Czyżew
Town
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 52°47′45″N 22°19′45″E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Podlaskie
County	Wysokie Mazowieckie
Gmina	Czyżew
City rights	1713-1870, 2011
Government
• Mayor	Anna Bogucka
Area
• Total	5.23 km2 (2.02 sq mi)
Population  (31 December 2021[1])
• Total	2,621
• Density	500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postal code	18-220
Area code(s)	+48 86
Car plates	BWM

Czyżew previously held town rights from 1738 to 1870; it became a town again on 1 January 2011. The town was re-formed from three villages: Czyżew-Osada ("settlement"), Czyżew-Złote Jabłko ("golden apple") and Czyżew-Stacja ("station"). On the same date the district was renamed from Gmina Czyżew-Osada to Gmina Czyżew.

As of December 2021, the town has a population of 2,621.[1]

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[ru] Чижев (город)