Wołczyn, Municipality in Kluczbork County, Poland.
Located in southern Poland, Wołczyn extends across 7.47 square kilometers of land and maintains a population of 5,907 residents within its boundaries.
The settlement received town rights in 1261 and developed along a major trade route connecting Kraków and Wrocław before Prussia annexed it in 1742.
The municipal school of Wołczyn gained recognition in the 16th century for providing education to students from both Silesia and neighboring regions.
The town connects to a railway network and features modern infrastructure, including Hotel Nad Stawem with its private pond and Hotel Spałka with swimming facilities.
The name Wołczyn derives from the Polish word 'wół' meaning ox, reflecting the agricultural heritage of this Lower Silesian settlement.
Location: Gmina Wołczyn
Elevation above the sea: 170 m
Website: http://wolczyn.gmina.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.01833,18.05694
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:37
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