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.
- Type: Suburb with 20,600 residents
- Description: ruda Śląska District in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
- Also known as: “Nowa Wieś”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Saint Lawrence church in Ruda Śląska and Urząd Miasta Ruda Śląska.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nowy Bytom and Bykowina.
Bykowina
Suburb
Bielszowice
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Wirek
- Categories: dzielnica, human settlement, and locality
- Location: Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.27161° or 50° 16′ 18″ north
Longitude
18.86519° or 18° 51′ 55″ east
Population
20,600
Elevation
264 metres (866 feet)
Open location code
9F2W7VC8+J3
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburb
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Vietnamese—“Wirek” goes by many names.
- German: “Antonienhütte”
- German: “Wirek”
- Irish: “Wirek”
- Polish: “Wirek”
- Vietnamese: “Wirek”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Czarny Las and Neubau.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: GKS Wawel Wirek and Planty imienia Księdza Antoniego Gutsfelda.
Silesian Voivodeship: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Katowice and Częstochowa.
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