Kęty, Industrial municipality in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Kęty extends across 23 square kilometers of the Silesian Foothills region, with a population density of 790 residents per square kilometer at 315 meters elevation.
The settlement received its first documented mention in 1277 when Prince Władysław of Opole confirmed its adoption of Lviv city rights and local ownership transfer.
The name of the municipality derives from the Polish word 'kąt', meaning corner, reflecting the geographical position of the settlement in the region.
The municipality maintains strong industrial presence through Grupa Kęty S.A., which produces aluminum profiles and components, employing thousands of local residents.
The local aluminum manufacturing facility processes over 33,200 tons of recycled aluminum annually, distributing products to customers across 60 different countries.
Location: Gmina Kęty
Location: Oświęcim County
Inception: 1238
Elevation above the sea: 315 m
Website: http://kety.pl
GPS coordinates: 49.88214,19.22333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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Saints Margaret and Catherine of Alexandria church in Kęty
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Aleksander Kłosiński Museum in Kęty
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Anszei Emes Synagogue in Kęty
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Kościół Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Kętach
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Western outbuilding at the palace in Kozy
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Eastern outbuilding at the palace in Kozy
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Plane in Kozy
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