Czyżowice, Silesian Voivodeship

Located near the Czech border, Czyżowice extends across gentle slopes at an elevation of 266 meters within Wodzisław County of southern Poland.

During World War II, German occupation forces implemented strict measures in Czyżowice, transforming local educational institutions and enforcing German language instruction.

The village maintains strong connections to Silesian traditions while functioning as part of the broader Gmina Gorzyce administrative district in Wodzisław County.

Czyżowice positions itself 3 kilometers north of Gorzyce, 4 kilometers southwest of Wodzisław Śląski, and 52 kilometers southwest of Katowice.

This settlement of 3,000 residents forms part of the administrative fabric near the Czech-Polish border region, marking territorial boundaries between nations.

Location: Gmina Gorzyce, Silesian Voivodeship

Elevation above the sea: 266 m

GPS coordinates: 49.98490,18.40433

Latest update: March 28, 2025 12:41