Jaworzyna Śląska
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  Jaworzyna Śląska | |
| Coordinates: 50°55′N 16°26′E / 50.917°N 16.433°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  Lower Silesian |
| County | Świdnica |
| Gmina | Jaworzyna Śląska |
| Town rights | 1954 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Population (2019-06-30[1]) | |
• Total | 5,124 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58-140 |
| Area code | (+48) 74 |
| Vehicle registration | DSW |
| Website | https://www.jaworzyna.net |
Jaworzyna Śląska (German: Königszelt) is a town in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[2] It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska. The town lies approximately 9 km (6 mi) north of Świdnica, and 49 km (30 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. The town is located within the historic region of Lower Silesia.
In 2019, the town had a population of 5,124.
Transport
It is an important railroad junction, located along the major line from Wrocław to Wałbrzych. In Jaworzyna, this line crosses with less important connections to Strzegom and Kamieniec Ząbkowicki.
The Museum of Railway in Silesia (Muzeum Kolejnictwa na Śląsku) is located in Jaworzyna Śląska.
Economy
A large porcelain factory is the town's largest employer.
Notable people
- Tadeusz Mytnik (born 1949), Polish cyclist, 1975 Tour de Pologne winner
- Gustav Schubert (1916–1945), Luftwaffe pilot
Twin towns – sister cities
See twin towns of Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska.
References
- ^ "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). Select Miejscowości (SIMC) tab, select fragment (min. 3 znaki), enter town name in the field below, click WYSZUKAJ (Search)
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