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.

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

Ochla has a population of 1,544.

History

Ochla has existed since 13th century and it came into being at the edge of the forest. Both Polish and the common German name which used to function among the inhabitants of Ochla testify to it, "Lednicza" (Old Polish: "clearing") and "Romisdorf" (there was a couple of variants of the name), respectively.

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

Sport

There is a football club in Ochla: LKS Zorza Ochla

References
  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


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