HABELSCHWERT, a city of the Prussian province of Silesia, in the district of the same name, situated on the river Neisse. It is fortified, and stands in a very defensible situation. It contains 324 houses, and 3124 inhabitants, mostly manufacturers of linens and woollens. Long. 16. 36. 10. E. Lat. 50. 14. 45. N.