Strzelce Opolskie

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Strzelce Opolskie

Name

Strzelce Opolskie

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Strzelce Opolskie is a town in the Opole Voivodeship of southern Poland, serving as the capital of Strzelce County. The settlement dates back to the 13th century under Piast rule and features a castle built by local dukes. During the 1921 Upper Silesia plebiscite, the town voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Germany before eventually becoming part of Poland.

Statistics

Area

30.13 km²

Population

17,512

Location