Ochla, Lubusz Voivodeship

Ochla [ˈɔxla] (German: Ochelhermsdorf) is a district of the city of Zielona Góra, in western Poland,[1] located in the southern part of the city. It was a separate village until 2014.

Ochla
District of Zielona Góra
Vinemaker house in heritage park
Vinemaker house in heritage park
Flag of Ochla
Coat of arms of Ochla
Ochla is located in Poland
Ochla
Ochla
Ochla is located in Lubusz Voivodeship
Ochla
Ochla
Coordinates: 51°52′30″N 15°28′0″E / 51.87500°N 15.46667°E / 51.87500; 15.46667
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipLubusz
County/CityZielona Góra
Population
 • Total1,544
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 68
Vehicle registrationFZ

Ochla has a population of 1,544.

History

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Ochla has a history dating back to the 13th century when it originated at the edge of the forest. The names "Lednicza" (Old Polish for "clearing") and "Romisdorf" (in German) were used by the inhabitants of Ochla, reflecting its dual cultural heritage.

Historic buildings

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  • Holy Trinity parish church [2] – Gothic architecture dating back to the 13th century, built of field stone and turfy ore.
  • 13th-century Palace.
  • 17th-century Manor house.
  • In the eastern part of the village, there is a railway station of the disused railway of Szprotawa.

Sport

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Ochla is home to a football club: LKS Zorza Ochla.

References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ "Official Website of the Zielonogórsko-Gorzowska Diocese" (in Polish). 2010-12-09.

51°52′30″N 15°28′0″E / 51.87500°N 15.46667°E / 51.87500; 15.46667