Ostre, Silesian Voivodeship

Ostre [ˈɔstrɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Lipowa, within Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Żywiec and 66 km (41 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice.

Ostre
Village
Saint Mary Church
Saint Mary Church
Ostre is located in Poland
Ostre
Ostre
Coordinates: 49°39′46″N 19°4′55″E
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyŻywiec
GminaLipowa
Establishedearly 17th century
Population
 (2008)
477
Post Code
34-324
Area Code(+48) 33
Vehicle registrationSZY

The village was established in the early 17th century on the slopes of Ostre mountain in Silesian Beskids, originally named Podostre.[2]

References

  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. Barański, Mirosław (2007). Beskid Śląski. Przewodnik. Pruszków: Oficyna Wydawnicza „Rewasz“. p. 425. ISBN 978-83-89188-71-7.


49°39′46″N 19°4′55″E


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