Zelków Explained

Zelków
Settlement Type:Village
Total Type: 
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Voivodeship
Subdivision Name1:Lesser Poland
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kraków County
Subdivision Type3:Gmina
Subdivision Name3:Zabierzów
Coordinates:50.1667°N 67°W
Pushpin Map:Poland
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Population Total:590

Zelków is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zabierzów, within Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 6km (04miles) north of Zabierzów and 160NaN0 north-west of the regional capital Kraków. Thus, its location and property values make it essentially one of the wealthier suburbs of Kraków.[1] The village is located in the historical region Galicia.[2]

There are several distinct neighborhoods in Zelków. Some of these include Gacki, Wyźrał, Łączki, and Widok.

In Zelków there is a sign commemorating the former border that existed between Russia and Austria. Zelków was in the Austrian part. It is located about 15 minutes from Ojców National Park.

The village remains small, with a population of 590, mainly due to its isolation and poor farming environment. Nevertheless, Zelków is connected to Kraków by public transit (Bus 242) and minivans ("bus" in Polish).

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Statistical Office (GUS)  - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) . 1 June 2008 . Polish.
  2. Web site: Austriahungary.info.