Siekierzyce
Siekierzyce [ɕɛkʲɛˈʐɨt͡sɛ] (German: Seckerwitz) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Mściwojów, within Jawor County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is around 3 km (1.9 mi) south-east of the town of Jawor, and 55 km (34 mi) from the city of Wroclaw.
It has a cold and temperate climate with significant rainfall, and precipitation during the driest month.
There is a rail service for both passengers and freight. It is within a short drive from the historic Gross-Rosen concentration camp.
History
In the years 1975-1998 the town administratively belonged to the province of Legnica . Prior to 1945, Siekierzyce was in Germany.
References
- ^ M. Kaemmerer (2004). Ortsnamenverzeichnis der Ortschaften jenseits von Oder u. Neiße (in German). ISBN 3-7921-0368-0.
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
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