What is "zelechow"

Żelechów ( Yiddish זשעלעכאָוו, rus. Желехув) is a town in east Poland in Masovian Voivodeship in Garwolin County. It is the seat of Gmina Żelechów. Żelechów is from Warsaw and far from Lublin. More than 4000 people live in the town. It is a local centre, supporting nearby farmers and housing a few high schools.

Żelechów has a recorded history that goes back over 700 years. In 1447 Żelechów gained city rights. Until World War II, it was inhabited mostly by Jews. Traces of their presence are still visible in the architecture of the town. There are a few historic buildings in the town.

Żelechów is a town in Garwolin County, Masovian Voivodeship (east-central Poland).

Żelechów may also refer to:

• Żelechów, Grodzisk Mazowiecki County in Masovian Voivodeship (east-central Poland)
• Żelechów, Grójec County in Masovian Voivodeship (east-central Poland)
• Żelechów, Lubusz Voivodeship (west Poland)