Olsztyn, Silesian Voivodeship
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Olsztyn [ˈɔlʂtɨn] is a town in Częstochowa County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Olsztyn.[1] It lies in historic Lesser Poland, approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Częstochowa and 59 km (37 mi) north of the voivodeship capital Katowice. The village has a population of 2,331. It contains the ruins of a 14th-century castle, which was located on a hill above the village.
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Olsztyn | |
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Coordinates: 50°45′7″N 19°16′4″E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Silesian |
County | Częstochowa |
Gmina | Olsztyn |
First mentioned | 14th century |
Town rights | 1448 |
Population | 2,331 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Vehicle registration | SCZ |
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