Klęczany, Nowy Sącz County
Klęczany | |
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Village | |
  Klęczany | |
| Coordinates: 49°39′58″N 20°37′52″E / 49.66611°N 20.63111°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland |
| County | Nowy Sącz County |
| Gmina | Chełmiec |
| Population | 1,048 |
Klęczany [klɛnˈt͡ʂanɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Chełmiec, within Nowy Sącz County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-west of Chełmiec, 7 km (4 mi) north-west of Nowy Sącz, and 67 km (42 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kraków.[1]
Economy[edit]
In 1858, oil production was established and, in 1859, an oil refinery operated here until World War I. By 1867, an oil well was drilled with steam to 200 meters.[citation needed]
On 16 December 1884, the Galician Transversal Railway began train services at Klęczany.
KSS Rock Mine[edit]
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A prominent landmark in Klęczany is the highly visible rock mine which was opened in 1912, right after World War II, and continues to operate to this day.[2]
The mine produces sandstone, which is later used for roads and other construction projects throughout Poland.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ^ "Kopalnia Surowców Skalnych Klęczany - tłuczeń, kliniec, kamień łamany". ksskleczany.pl.
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