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Knurów, Urban municipality in Gliwice County, Poland

Knurów extends across the southern region of Poland, located at coordinates 50.216667°N and 18.683333°E within the Silesian metropolitan area.

The settlement gained its first documented mention between 1295 and 1305 in the Liber fundationis episcopatus Vratislaviensis chronicle under the names Knauersdorf and Cnurowicz.

The traditions of Silesian mining heritage remain visible throughout the municipality, with local celebrations incorporating elements of regional customs and industrial history.

The municipality maintains a network of educational facilities, healthcare centers, and public transportation connections that serve its population of 38,310 residents.

The 1904 opening of the first mine shaft transformed this agricultural settlement into an industrial center, leading to rapid urban development and population growth.

Location: Gliwice County

Inception: 1295

Shares border with: Gmina Gierałtowice, Ornontowice, Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Pilchowice, Gmina Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Gliwice

Website: https://knurow.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.21667,18.68333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52

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