Jaworzyna Śląska Explained

Jaworzyna Śląska
Pushpin Map:Poland#Poland Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Pushpin Label Position:right
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Voivodeship
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Świdnica
Subdivision Type3:Gmina
Subdivision Name3:Jaworzyna Śląska
Established Title:Town rights
Established Date:1954
Elevation Min M:220
Elevation Max M:238
Area Total Km2:4.34
Population As Of:2019-06-30[1]
Population Total:5124
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:50.9167°N 42°W
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:58-140
Area Code:(+48) 74
Registration Plate:DSW
Website:https://www.jaworzyna.net

Jaworzyna Śląska (German: Königszelt) 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 9km (06miles) north of Świdnica, and 49km (30miles) 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

Twin towns – sister cities

See twin towns of Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 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. 2020-02-14.