Strzelce Opolskie
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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