[2] It is located on the Skora river, a tributary of the Kaczawa at an average altitude of 170 m (560 ft) above sea level.

The Chojnów coat of arms is a blue escutcheon featuring a white castle with three towers.

[6] It was part of the duchies of Wrocław, Głogów and Legnica of fragmented Poland and remained under the rule of the Piast dynasty until 1675.

In the 14th and early 15th centuries Chojnów was granted various privileges, including staple right and gold mining right, thanks to which it flourished.

[6] It remained part of the Piast-ruled Duchy of Legnica until its dissolution in 1675, when it was incorporated to Habsburg-ruled Bohemia.

In the 18th century, cloth production developed and a clothmaking school was established in the town.

In 1813 in Chojnów, Napoleon Bonaparte issued instructions regarding the reorganization of the 8th Polish Corps of Prince Józef Poniatowski.

Sewer, Gas lighting a Newspaper and a hospital soon followed as the towns economy improved.

[8] After World War II and the implementation of the Oder-Neisse line in 1945, the town passed to the Republic of Poland.

Among local products are: paper, agricultural machinery, chains, metal furniture for hospitals, equipment for the meat industry, beer, wine, leather clothing, and clothing for infants, children and adults.

Among the interesting monuments of Chojnów are the 13th-century castle of the Dukes of Legnica (currently used as a museum), two old churches, the Baszta Tkaczy (Weavers' Tower) and preserved fragments of city walls.

Chojnów has a Municipal sports and recreation center formed in 2008 holding various events, festivals, reviews, exhibitions, and competitions.