Ruda, Ropczyce-Sędziszów County

Ruda [ˈruda] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Sędziszów Małopolski, 8 km (5 mi) north-east of Ropczyce, and 26 km (16 mi) north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów.[1] Ruda lies on the Tuszymka river, a tributary of the Wisłoka river. In the past this area was known for iron smelting and iron goods. In fact, the name of the village ‘Ruda’ (Polish:‘ruda’ ≈ red) comes from the red iron ore which was mined in this area.[2] Stanisław Kot was born in this town.

For other places with the same name, see Ruda.
Ruda
Village
Ruda is located in Poland
Ruda
Ruda
Coordinates: 50°8′12″N 21°41′34″E
Country Poland
Voivodeship Subcarpathian
County Ropczyce-Sędziszów
GminaSędziszów Małopolski
Population
300

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. Kłos, Stanisław. “Wojewodztwo Rzeszowskie Przewodnik″, page 163 Sport i Turystyka, 1969.


50°8′12″N 21°41′34″E


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