a city of the Prussian province of Pomerania in the government of Stettin, the capital of the circle of Saalzig. It stands on the navigable river Ihna, in a fertile district, is surrounded with walls, and contains 1164 houses, with 9050 inhabitants, who are employed in making linen and woollen goods, hosiery, hats, leather, soap, and tobacco, and in brewing and distillation. It was formerly the capital of Pomerania. Lat. 52° 20' 42". Long. 15° 13' E.