County
Katowice
Silesia • Poland
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Katowice is a county in Silesia, Poland. It has a population of about 278,090, an area of 165 km², and an elevation of 245 m. It is on Central European Standard Time. It contains 1 city and 1 neighborhood with a combined population of about 292,756. The largest are Katowice (286,960) and Murcki (5,796). Its nearest neighbours are Mikołów (8.8 km), Tychy (9.1 km), and Chorzów (10 km). It was established in 1598.
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 50.2141, 19.0080
- Population
- 296,262
- Area
- 165 km²
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Established
- 1598
- Official website
- katowice.eu
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