Twardorzeczka

Twardorzeczka [tfardɔˈʐɛt͡ʂka] 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) south-west of Żywiec and 67 km (42 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice.

Twardorzeczka
Village
Elementary school and gymnasium
Elementary school and gymnasium
Twardorzeczka is located in Poland
Twardorzeczka
Twardorzeczka
Coordinates: 49°39′N 19°5′E
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyŻywiec
GminaLipowa
Established (separation from Radziechowy)1948
Highest elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Lowest elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
1,204

It lies in Żywiec Basin alongside a Twardorzeczka stream flowing out from Silesian Beskids. There are two Tilia trees registered as natural monuments in the village.[2] The village began as a hamlet of Radziechowy, where it belonged to until its separation in 1948.

Monika Brodka, a Polish singer, grew up in the village.

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. 441. ISBN 978-83-89188-71-7.


49°39′N 19°5′E


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