Porąbka, Silesian Voivodeship Explained

Porąbka
Settlement Type:Village
Total Type: 
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Voivodeship
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bielsko
Subdivision Type3:Gmina
Subdivision Name3:Porąbka
Coordinates:49.8°N 32°W
Pushpin Map:Poland
Pushpin Label Position:right
Population Total:4044

Porąbka pronounced as /pl/ is a village in Bielsko County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Porąbka.[1] It lies approximately 12km (07miles) east of Bielsko-Biała and 530NaN0 south of the regional capital Katowice. The settlement originates from early 15th century, first mentioned in 1445 as part of the Duchy of Oświęcim.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) . 2008-06-01 . Polish.
  2. Gmina Porąbka, Historia Czanca oraz gminy Porąbka, pp. 4-5. PDF.