Twardorzeczka

Twardorzeczka [tfardɔˈʐɛt͡ʂka] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Lipowa, within Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-west of Żywiec and 67 km (42 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice.

Twardorzeczka
Village
Elementary school and gymnasium
Twardorzeczka
Coordinates: 49°39′N 19°5′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyŻywiec
GminaLipowa
Established (separation from Radziechowy)1948
Highest elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Lowest elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
1,204

It lies in Żywiec Basin alongside a Twardorzeczka stream flowing out from Silesian Beskids. There are two Tilia trees registered as natural monuments in the village.[2] The village began as a hamlet of Radziechowy, where it belonged to until its separation in 1948. The village has a population of 1,204.

Monika Brodka, a Polish singer, grew up in the village.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. Barański, Mirosław (2007). Beskid Śląski. Przewodnik. Pruszków: Oficyna Wydawnicza „Rewasz“. p. 441. ISBN 978-83-89188-71-7.


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