Kamionka [kaˈmjɔnka] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Ostrów, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-east of Ostrów, 6 km (4 mi) north-east of Ropczyce, and 27 km (17 mi) north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów.[1] Kamionka lies on the Tuszymka river, a tributary of the Wisłoka river. In the past this area was known for iron smelting and a furnace was located in the village.[2] Iron ore was brought in from the neighbouring village of Ruda, where it was mined.[2] Today Kamionka is known for the picturesque lake which is located there, on the Wisłoka river, surrounded by pine forest. A popular area for camping and water sports.[2]
Kamionka | |
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Village | |
 Lake in Kamionka | |
  Kamionka | |
| Coordinates: 50°8′N 21°40′E / 50.133°N 21.667°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  Subcarpathian |
| County |  Ropczyce-Sędziszów |
| Gmina | Ostrów |
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