Jaworzyna Śląska

Jaworzyna Śląska
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Jaworzyna Śląska
Coordinates: 50°55′N 16°26′E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Lower Silesian
County	Świdnica
Gmina	Jaworzyna Śląska
Area
• Total	4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi)
Highest elevation	238 m (781 ft)
Lowest elevation	220 m (720 ft)
Population  (2006)
• Total	5,240
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Postal code	58-140
Website	http://www.jaworzyna.net

Jaworzyna Śląska (German: Königszelt) [javɔˈʐɨna ˈɕlɔ̃ska] is a town in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Jaworzyna Śląska. The town lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Świdnica, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław. It is an important railroad junction, located along the major line from Wrocław to Wałbrzych. In Jaworzyna, this line crosses with less important connections to Strzegom and Kamieniec Zabkowicki.

In 2006, the town had a population of 5,240.

A large porcelain factory is the town's largest employer.

Notable residents

• Gustav Schubert (11 November 1916 – 16 January 1945), Luftwaffe pilot

See also

History of Silesia