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Ropica Górna

Coordinates: 49°36′N 21°15′E / 49.600°N 21.250°E / 49.600; 21.250
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Ropica Górna
Village
Wooden Greek Catholic church
Wooden Greek Catholic church
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyGorlice
GminaSękowa
Population
530

Ropica Górna [rɔˈpʲit͡sa ˈɡurna] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sękowa, within Gorlice County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the border with Slovakia. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of Sękowa, 9 km (6 mi) south-east of Gorlice, and 108 km (67 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kraków.[1]

During World War I heavy fighting took place in the area as part of the important Gorlice-Tarnów Offensive.

The village has a population of 530.

References

  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


49°36′N 21°15′E / 49.600°N 21.250°E / 49.600; 21.250


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