Katowice
Sign in to saveKatowice (, , , ) is the capital city of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland and the central city of the Katowice urban area. As of 2021, Katowice has an official population of 286,960, and a resident population estimate of around 315,000. The Katowice metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million, and is part of a larger Katowice–Ostrava metropolitan area that extends into the Czech Republic and has a population of around 5 million people.
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Katowice is the capital city of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland and serves as the central hub of a major metropolitan area with 2.5 million residents. With an official population of around 287,000 people, it is part of an even larger cross-border metropolitan region shared with the Czech Republic that encompasses approximately 5 million people.
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- History
- Before the industrial revolution
- Emergence as an industrial centre
- World War II
- Postwar period
- 21st century
- Geography
- Climate
- Neighborhoods
- Metropolitan area
- Demographics
- Historical population
- Ethnic diversity
- Socioeconomics
- Religion
- Christianity
- Judaism
- Other religions
- Architecture and urban design
- Late 19th/early 20th century
- Interwar architecture
- Post-war architecture
- Contemporary architecture
- Tourist attractions
- Economy
- Employment and incomes
- Business and commerce
- Heavy industry and manufacturing
- Culture
- Performing arts
- Museums and art galleries
- Media
- Festivals and events
- Parks and squares
- Nature reserves and ecological areas
- Education and science
- Transportation
- Public transportation
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- Long-haul trains
- Long-haul coach lines
- Cycling, walking and other
- Freeways, roads and streets
- Main roads
- Tempo 30 Zone
- Airports
- Sports
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- Notable people
- International relations
- Consulates
- Twin towns – sister cities
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Katowice (, , , ) is the capital city of the Silesian Voivodeship in southern Poland and the central city of the Katowice urban area. As of 2021, Katowice has an official population of 286,960, and a resident population estimate of around 315,000. The Katowice metropolitan area has a population of 2.5 million, and is part of a larger Katowice–Ostrava metropolitan area that extends into the Czech Republic and has a population of around 5 million people.
Katowice was founded as a village in the 16th century, whereas several modern districts of Katowice were founded as villages in the Middle Ages. Throughout the mid-18th century, Katowice grew following the discovery of rich coal reserves in the area. In the first half of the 19th century, intensive industrialization transformed local mills and farms into industrial steelworks, mines, foundries and artisan workshops. The city has since reshaped its economy from a heavy industry-based one to professional services, education and healthcare. The entire metropolitan area is the 16th most economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union with an output amounting to $114.5 billion. Katowice Special Economic Zone is ranked fourth on the list of the TOP10 Global Free Zones.