Czarnca Explained

Czarnca
Settlement Type:Village
Total Type: 
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Voivodeship
Subdivision Name1:Świętokrzyskie
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Włoszczowa
Subdivision Type3:Gmina
Subdivision Name3:Włoszczowa
Coordinates:50.8°N 74°W
Pushpin Map:Poland
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Population Total:730

Czarnca is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Włoszczowa, within Włoszczowa County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 7km (04miles) south-west of Włoszczowa and 510NaN0 west of the regional capital Kielce.[1]

Historically, the village is connected to the Czarniecki family of the Łodzia coat of arms dating back to 1184. At present, a 17th-century church is located in the village. It is the site of burial of famous Polish military commander, 17th-century hetman Stefan Czarniecki, who was born in the village and funded the construction of the church.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) . 2008-06-01 . Polish.