Ochla, Lubusz Voivodeship Explained

See also: Ochla, Greater Poland Voivodeship.

Ochla
Settlement Type:	District of Zielona Góra
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Poland
Subdivision Type1:	Voivodeship
Subdivision Name1:	Lubusz
Subdivision Type2:	County/City
Subdivision Name2:	Zielona Góra
Coordinates:	51.875°N 15.4667°W
Pushpin Map:	Poland#Poland Lubusz Voivodeship
Pushpin Label Position:	right
Timezone:	CET
Utc Offset:	+1
Timezone Dst:	CEST
Utc Offset Dst:	+2
Area Code:	+48 68
Registration Plate:	FZ
Population Total:	1544

Ochla (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.

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 ^[2] – 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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) . 2008-06-01 . Polish.
2. Web site: Official Website of the Zielonogórsko-Gorzowska Diocese. 2010-12-09 . Polish.