Bircza, Administrative town in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Poland
Located 24 kilometers southwest of Przemyśl, Bircza stands at an elevation of 262 meters in the southeastern region of Poland.
The town received its official rights in 1464, developing into a significant administrative center for the surrounding Gmina Bircza district.
Before World War II, Jewish residents formed half of the population, with community life centered around Dynów Hassidism and local traditions.
The State Archive in Przemyśl maintains extensive records about Bircza, including birth, marriage, and death certificates from local parishes.
The Association of Bircza Researchers connects genealogists and descendants to document the town's heritage through photographs and historical accounts.
Location: Gmina Bircza
Elevation above the sea: 262 m
Website: http://bircza.pl
GPS coordinates: 49.69222,22.47944
Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:19
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