Karlino

Karlino [karˈlʲinɔ] (German: Körlin an der Persante) is a town in Białogard County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. It has a population of 5,729 (2004). Up to the Potsdam Agreement of 1945 it was part of Germany, a town in the Province of Pomerania.

"Körlin" redirects here. For the village formerly named Körlin, see Korlino.
Karlino
Historical granary
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Karlino
Coordinates: 54°2′21″N 15°52′43″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWest Pomeranian
CountyBiałogard
GminaKarlino
Area
 • Total9.21 km2 (3.56 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total5,794
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Postal code
78-230
Websitewww.karlino.pl

Since the 14th century, the bishops of Cammin had their residence in Körlin, which was their property.[1]

The town is known in Poland for an oil gusher at a nearby exploration oil well, which erupted and caught fire on December 9, 1980. It burned until January 14, 1981, when it was finally put out, after dominating the news for weeks. However, the hopes for oil riches which this event engendered were brief, and in the end the amount of oil discovered was not sufficient for profitable production.

International relations
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Poland

Karlino is twinned with:

References
  1. Kociuba, Jarosław (2012). Pomorze - Praktyczny przewodnik turystyczny po ziemiach Księstwa Pomorskiego (in Polish). Szczecin: Walkowska Wydawnictwo. ISBN 9788361805496.


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