Żarów () is a town in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Żarów.
As of 2020, the town has a population of 12,335. 53.9% of the population is classified as urban, while 46.1% is classified as rural.
In 2016, town limits were expanded by including a part of the village of Mrowiny.
Etymology The name of the town is of Polish origin and comes from the word żary referring to the scorching of forests. The meaning is reflected in the coat of arms.
Notable people Klaus von Beyme (1934–2021), political scientist Wilhelm Vorwerg (1899–1990), artist
See also See twin towns of Gmina Żarów.
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