Suchań [ˈsuxaɲ] (German: Zachan) is a town in Stargard County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Its recorded population is 1,490 (2018).

Suchań
Market Square (Rynek)
Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 53°16′43″N 15°19′29″E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	West Pomeranian
County	Stargard
Gmina	Suchań
Established	10th century
First mentioned	1269
Government
• Mayor	Stanisława Bodnar[1]
Area
• Total	3.57 km2 (1.38 sq mi)
Population  (2018[1])
• Total	1,490
• Density	420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s)	+48 91
Vehicle registration	ZST
Website	http://www.suchan.pl/

Suchań is positioned on the Reczek river, a tributary of the Ina which in turn feeds into the River Oder. The Polish National road 10 (DK 10) connecting Szczecin with Bydgoszcz and Toruń passes through the town. Stargard is the next substantial town, located along this road 21 km (13.05 mi) (13 miles) to the west.

The town's main historic landmarks are the Gothic church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the old watermill.

History

The area became part of the emerging Polish state in 967.[2] A stronghold was founded in the 10th century.[3] As a result of the mid-12th century fragmentation of Poland, it became part of the separate Duchy of Pomerania ruled by the House of Griffin. The oldest known mention of the settlement comes from 1269, and it was granted town rights by 1487.[3] Probably in the 13th century, a castle was built, which from 1312 to 1382 served as the seat of a commandry of the Knights Hospitaller.[3] The town's coat of arms still refers to the Griffins and the Knights Hospitaller.[3] In 1653 it was annexed by the Margraviate of Brandenburg,[3] from 1701 it was part of Prussia, and from 1871 to 1945 it was also part Germany. After the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, Suchań became again part of Poland in 1945.

Sports

The local football team is Orkan Suchań.[4] It competes in the lower leagues.

References

External links

• Official town webpage

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