Żyrardów is a small town located in central Poland, about 40 kilometers west of Warsaw. It is known for its rich history, having been founded in the early 19th century by the industrialist Izrael Poznański.
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Żyrardów is a town and former industrial hub in central Poland with approximately 41,400 inhabitants (2006). It is the capital of Żyrardów County in the Masovian Voivodeship, 45 kilometres west of Warsaw.