Łodygowice
Village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
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Łodygowice [wɔdɨɡɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Łodygowice.
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| Coordinates: 49°43′N 19°8′E | |
| Country | |
| Voivodeship | Silesian |
| County | Żywiec |
| Gmina | Łodygowice |
| Established | 13th century |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Population | 6,925 |
| Website | http://www.lodygowice.com.pl/ |
It is one of the oldest villages in Żywiec Basin. It was established in the 13th century, and in the early 14th century belonged to the Cistercian monastery in Rudy.
Notable people
- Wojciech Kania, Polish military officer
- Tymoteusz Kucharczyk, Polish racing driver