Rój
Rój is a district in southwestern Żory, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland. The medieval name Ray, meaning "paradise," was later pronounced by locals as Roj. This pronunciation subsequently transformed into Rój, which literally means "swarming ".
- Suburb with about 4,240 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 260 metres (850 feet)
- Description: Żory district in Silesian, Poland
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saint Anne church in Świerklany and Sacred Heart Church, Boguszowice.
Saint Anne church in Świerklany
Saint Anne church in Świerklany is situated 3 km southwest of Rój.
Sacred Heart Church, Boguszowice
Sacred Heart Church, Boguszowice is situated 3½ km north of Rój.
Borynia Coal Mine
The Borynia coal mine is a large mine in the south… Borynia Coal Mine is situated 3½ km south of Rój.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Boguszowice-Osiedle and Świerklany Górne.
Świerklany Górne
Świerklany Górne is a village in the administrative…
Kłokocin
Suburb
Kłokocin is a district of Rybnik, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland.
Rój
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Latitude
50.03333° or 50° 2′ north
Longitude
18.61667° or 18° 37′ east
Open location code
9F2W2JM8+8M
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In Other Languages
“Rój” goes by many names.
RójPolish
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ochotnicza Straż Pożarna Rój and Cmentarz parafialny.
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Silesian Voivodeship: Highlights
Learn more about Katowice and Częstochowa.
