Godów, Silesian Voivodeship
Godów [ˈɡɔduf] (German: Godow) is a village and the seat of Gmina Godów, Wodzisław County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. It lies near the border with the Czech Republic. The Olza River (German: Olsa) flows through the village's southern outskirts.
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| Coordinates: 49°55′30″N 18°28′42″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Silesian |
| County | Wodzisław |
| Gmina | Godów |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Henryk Olejok |
| Area | 11.56 km2 (4.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | 3,280 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 44-340 |
| Car plates | SWD |
| Website | http://www.godow.pl |
Although it does not lie within the historical borders of Cieszyn Silesia, it is a part of Euroregion Cieszyn Silesia.
Well-known Polish actor Franciszek Pieczka was born here.
External links
- (in Polish) Official Gmina Godów website
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