Świętochłowice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Świętochłowice is a city in Silesia, southern Poland, near Katowice. Historically, it was divided into Małe Świętochłowice and Duże Świętochłowice, mentioned as early as the 13th century. The settlement was part of the Duchy of Bytom under the Piast dynasty before passing to the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Statistics
Area
13.31 km²
Population
49,762