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Cieszyn County, Administrative district in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Cieszyn County spans 730 square kilometers along the Czech and Slovak borders, containing twelve municipalities including the towns of Cieszyn, Ustroń, and Wisła.

The district emerged in 1920 following the division of Cieszyn Silesia between Poland and Czechoslovakia, establishing new administrative boundaries in the region.

The territory maintains connections to Polish, Czech, and German cultural elements through its architecture, regional dialect, and religious diversity across communities.

The district headquarters operates from Cieszyn city, coordinating services and administration for a population of more than 178,000 residents across the region.

The region contains both urban and mountainous areas, with the Olza River forming a natural border between Poland and the Czech Republic.

Location: Silesian Voivodeship

Inception: 1920

Capital city: Cieszyn

Shares border with: Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Bielsko-Biała, Pszczyna County, Bielsko County, Powiat żywiecki, Karviná District, Frýdek-Místek District, Čadca District

Website: https://powiat.cieszyn.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.74863,18.63491

Latest update: March 13, 2025 07:45

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