Ochla, Lubusz Voivodeship

Ochla
District of Zielona Góra
Vinemaker house in heritage park
Ochla
Ochla
Coordinates: 51°52′30″N 15°28′0″E / 51.87500°N 15.46667°E / 51.87500; 15.46667
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLubusz
County/CityZielona Góra
Population
 • Total
1,544
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66-006[1]
Area code+48 68
Vehicle registrationFZ

Ochla [ˈɔxla] is a district of the city of Zielona Góra, in western Poland,[2] located in the southern part of the city. It was a separate village until 2014.

Ochla has a population of 1,544.

History

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

  • Holy Trinity parish church,[3] 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

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

References

  1. ^ "Oficjalny Spis Pocztowych Numerów Adresowych" (PDF). Poczta Polska (in Polish). Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  3. ^ "Official Website of the Zielonogórsko-Gorzowska Diocese" (in Polish). 2010-12-09.