Porąbka, Silesian Voivodeship
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]
Porąbka | |
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 Porąbka town hall | |
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| Coordinates: 49°48′N 19°13′E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  Silesian |
| County | Bielsko County |
| Gmina | Porąbka |
| Population | 4,044 |
Gallery
Porąbka fire department
Church of Mary, mother of Jesus
View of the artificial lake
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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