Porąbka, Silesian Voivodeship
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Porąbka | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 49°48′N 19°13′E / 49.800°N 19.217°E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Silesian |
County | Bielsko |
Gmina | Porąbka |
Population | 4,044 |
Porąbka pronounced [pɔˈrɔmpka] 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]
Gallery
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Porąbka fire department
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Church of Mary, mother of Jesus
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View of the artificial lake
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Dam on the Soła river in Porąbka
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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