Łukowica

Łukowica [wukɔˈvit͡sa] is a village in Limanowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Łukowica. It lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Limanowa and 63 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kraków.[1]

Łukowica
Village
Church of Saint Andrew
Coat of arms
Łukowica
Coordinates: 49°37′N 20°29′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyLimanowa
GminaŁukowica
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 • Total2,220

The village has a population of 2,220.

It is the birthplace of Michael Sendivogius (1566–1636), a Polish alchemist, philosopher, and medical doctor.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


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