Jaworzyna Śląska

Jaworzyna Śląska

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Jaworzyna Śląska
Coordinates: 50°55′N 16°26′E / 50.917°N 16.433°E / 50.917; 16.433
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Lower Silesian
County Świdnica
Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska
Area
  Total 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi)
Highest elevation 238 m (781 ft)
Lowest elevation 220 m (720 ft)
Population (2006)
  Total 5,240
  Density 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Postal code 58-140
Website http://www.jaworzyna.net

Jaworzyna Śląska (German: Königszelt) [javɔˈʐɨna ˈɕlɔ̃ska] is a town in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska. The town lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Świdnica, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. 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 Zabkowicki.

In 2006, the town had a population of 5,240.

A large porcelain factory is the town's largest employer.

Notable residents

See also

History of Silesia

Coordinates: 50°55′N 16°26′E / 50.917°N 16.433°E / 50.917; 16.433


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