Porąbka, Silesian Voivodeship
Porąbka pronounced [pɔˈrɔmpka] (German: Porombka) is a village in Bielsko County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Porąbka.[1] It lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Bielsko-Biała and 53 km (33 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice. The settlement originates from early 15th century, first mentioned in 1445 as part of the Duchy of Oświęcim.[2]
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Coordinates: 49°48′N 19°13′E | |
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County | Bielsko County |
Gmina | Porąbka |
Population | 3,852 |
The village has a population of 3,852.
Gallery
- Porąbka fire department
- Church of Mary, mother of Jesus
- View of the artificial lake
- Dam on the Soła river in Porąbka
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References
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- Gmina Porąbka, Historia Czanca oraz gminy Porąbka, pp. 4-5. PDF.
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