Wirek
Wirek is a district in the centre of Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. In 2006 it had an area of 5.9 km2 and was inhabited by 20,595 people. On January 12, 2006 a part of it was split off to form a new district, Czarny Las.
- Suburb with about 20,600 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 260 metres (870 feet)
- …is also known as “Nowa Wieś”
- Description: ruda Śląska District in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saint Lawrence church in Ruda Śląska and Urząd Miasta Ruda Śląska.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nowy Bytom and Bykowina.
Bykowina
Bykowina is a district in the south-east of Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland.
Bielszowice
Bielszowice is a district in the west of Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. Bielszowice is situated 2½ km west of Wirek.
Wirek
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Latitude
50.27161° or 50° 16′ 18″ north
Longitude
18.86519° or 18° 51′ 55″ east
Open location code
9F2W7VC8+J3
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From German to Vietnamese—“Wirek” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Czarny Las and Neubau.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include GKS Wawel Wirek and Planty imienia Księdza Antoniego Gutsfelda.
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Silesian Voivodeship: Highlights
Learn more about Katowice and Częstochowa.
