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Wola, Silesian Voivodeship

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Country
  
Poland

Gmina
  
Miedźna

Voivodeship
  
Silesian Voivodeship

County
  
Pszczyna

Population (approx.)
  
9,500

Local time
  
Wednesday 3:02 AM

Wola, Silesian Voivodeship

Weather
  
9°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 79% Humidity

Wola [ˈvɔla] is a large village in the administrative district of Gmina Miedźna, within Pszczyna County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) east of Pszczyna and 28 km (17 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice.

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Map of Wola, Poland

The village has an approximate population of 9,500 making Poland's fourth largest village.

History

During the political upheaval caused by Matthias Corvinus the land around Pszczyna was overtaken by Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn, who sold it in 1517 to the Hungarian magnates of the Thurzó family, forming the Pless state country. In the accompanying sales document issued on 21 February 1517 the village was mentioned as Wole. The Kingdom of Bohemia in 1526 became part of the Habsburg Monarchy. In the War of the Austrian Succession most of Silesia was conquered by the Kingdom of Prussia, including the village.

Sports

  • LKS Sokół Wola - football club,
  • LKS Ogień Wola - football club,
  • GKS Piast Wola - wrestling club
  • References

    Wola, Silesian Voivodeship Wikipedia