Jaworzyna Śląska

Jaworzyna Śląska [javɔˈʐɨna ˈɕlɔ̃ska] (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 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Świdnica, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. 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 town is located within the historic region of Lower Silesia.

Museum of Railway in Silesia
Jaworzyna Śląska
Railway station
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Coat of arms
Jaworzyna Śląska
Jaworzyna Śląska
Coordinates: 50°55′N 16°26′E
Country Poland
Voivodeship Lower Silesian
CountyŚwidnica
GminaJaworzyna Śląska
Town rights1954
Area
 • Total4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi)
Highest elevation
238 m (781 ft)
Lowest elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (2019-06-30[1])
 • Total5,124
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58-140
Area code(s)(+48) 74
Vehicle registrationDSW
Websitehttps://www.jaworzyna.net

In 2019, the town had a population of 5,124.

A large porcelain factory is the town's largest employer.

The Museum of Railway in Silesia (Muzeum Kolejnictwa na Śląsku) is located in Jaworzyna Śląska.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

See twin towns of Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska.

References
  1. "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial divison in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-02-14.


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