Wodzisław Śląski

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Wodzisław Śląski
Basic Information
Country Poland
Voivodeship (Upper) Silesia
Population 51,835 (2003)
Founded 13th century
City rights before 1257
Latitude
Longitude
50° 00' N
18° 27' E
Area 49.62 km²
Agglomeration none
Density 1045/km²
Area code +48 32
Car plates SWD
Twin towns Gladbeck, Alanya, Karviná
Economy and Traffic
Administration
Mayor Mieczysław Kieca
Municipal Website

Wodzisław Śląski (German: Loslau) is a town in south Poland with 51,835 inhabitants (2002). It is the capital of Wodzisław County.

Situated in the Silesian Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously in Katowice Voivodeship (1975-1998).

[edit] Sports

Odra Wodzisław, Polish football club

[edit] People

[edit] External link

Coordinates: 50°00′N, 18°28′E