Pietrzykowice, Silesian Voivodeship
Pietrzykowice [pjɛtʂɨkɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Łodygowice, within Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Łodygowice, 5 km (3 mi) west of Żywiec, and 64 km (40 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice. The village has a population of 4,279.
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  Pietrzykowice | |
| Coordinates: 49°41′N 19°9′E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Silesian |
| County | Żywiec |
| Gmina | Łodygowice |
| Established | 13th century |
| Area | 10.913 km2 (4.214 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Population | 4,279 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
It is one of the oldest villages in Żywiec Basin. It was established in the 13th century, and in the early 14th century belonged to the Cistercian monastery in Rudy.
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