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Karkonosze County, Administrative district in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.

Karkonosze County spans across the northern slopes of Giant Mountains, encompassing nine municipalities including the towns of Karpacz, Kowary, and Szklarska Poręba.

The county was established in 1999 during Poland's administrative reforms, incorporating territories previously administered under different regional arrangements in Lower Silesia.

Each municipality within the county maintains specific winter festivals, mining traditions, and regional celebrations that showcase Lower Silesian heritage throughout the year.

The administrative center in Jelenia Góra coordinates services for 79,200 residents across multiple towns, managing local government operations and regional development initiatives.

The territory contains sections of Karkonosze National Park, where Mount Śnieżka reaches 1603 meters, making it the highest peak in Lower Silesia.

Location: Lower Silesian Voivodeship

Inception: January 1, 1999

Capital city: Jelenia Góra

Shares border with: Jawor County, Jelenia Góra, Kamienna Góra County, Lwówek Śląski County, Złotoryja County, Czech Republic

Website: https://powiatkarkonoski.eu

GPS coordinates: 50.85883,15.65964

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03

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