Kiczory, Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Kiczory [kiˈt͡ʂɔrɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Lipnica Wielka, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the border with Slovakia.[1]

Kiczory
Village
Coat of arms of Kiczory
Kiczory is located in Poland
Kiczory
Kiczory
Coordinates: 49°32′43″N 19°32′43″E / 49.54528°N 19.54528°E / 49.54528; 19.54528
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyNowy Targ
GminaLipnica Wielka
Elevation
750 m (2,460 ft)
Population
 • Total
500
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationKNT

The village lies in the drainage basin of the Black Sea (through Orava, Váh and Danube rivers), in the historical region of Orava (Polish: Orawa).

History

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The area became part of Poland in the 10th or early 11th century, and later it passed to Hungary. It became again part of Poland following World War I.

References

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