Olkusz

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Olkusz

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Olkusz is a town in southern Poland situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Historically significant for its silver and lead mining, it was a royal town of the Polish Crown. The area is known for its proximity to the Starczynów Desert and its role in the January Uprising.

Statistics

Area

25.63 km²

Population

33,462

Location