Zalesie Górne [zaˈlɛɕɛ ˈɡurnɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Piaseczno, within Piaseczno County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland.[1] It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of Piaseczno and 19 km (12 mi) south of Warsaw.

Zalesie Górne
Village
Zalesie Górne is located in Poland
Zalesie Górne
Zalesie Górne
Coordinates: 52°3′N 21°3′E / 52.050°N 21.050°E / 52.050; 21.050
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
CountyPiaseczno
GminaPiaseczno
Population
 (2013)
3,867

The village was founded in the 1930s, and as of 2013 its population was 3867. Located on provincial road No. 873 and with a station on the Warsaw-Radom Railway line the village is today an affluent commuter suburb of the capital. The surrounding forests are likewise a popular vacation spot for Warsaw residents.[2]

Landmarks in the town include the school, railway station, and the Roman Catholic parish of St. Hubert. The town lies adjacent to the Chojnów Landscape Park.

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References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ Gimna Piaseczno 2013