Pietrzykowice, Silesian Voivodeship

Pietrzykowice [pjɛtʂɨkɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Łodygowice, within Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Łodygowice, 5 km (3 mi) west of Żywiec, and 64 km (40 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice.

For other places with the same name, see Pietrzykowice.
Pietrzykowice
Village
Pietrzykowice is located in Poland
Pietrzykowice
Pietrzykowice
Coordinates: 49°41′N 19°9′E
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyŻywiec
GminaŁodygowice
Established13th century
Area
10.913 km2 (4.214 sq mi)
Highest elevation
440 m (1,440 ft)
Lowest elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
4,279
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)

It is one of the oldest villages in Żywiec Basin. It was established in the 13th century, and in the early 14th century belonged to the Cistercian monastery in Rudy.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
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