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Polanka Wielka, Poland
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Polanka Wielka is a small town in Lesser Poland, Poland with a population of 3,800. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Polanka Wielka
Polanka Wielka is a village in Oświęcim County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Polanka Wielka. It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Oświęcim and 46 km (29 mi) west of the regional capital Kraków.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 3,800 |
| Population Density | 316 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.9850°, 19.3262° |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
| Country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| State / Province | Lesser Poland |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.0 inches (964 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 38.7 inches (98 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,028 |
About Polanka Wielka
Polanka Wielka is a small town in Poland (Lesser Poland) with a population of 3,800. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.
Income: Polanka Wielka vs Poland
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,028 |
| 65% below Poland avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 228 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below Poland avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9850°N, 19.3262°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Polanka Wielka has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Polanka Wielka
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szkoła Podstawowa w Polance Wielkiej | — | — | — | — |
| Zespół Szkolno-Przedszkolny w Polance Wielkiej | — | — | — | — |
| Szkoła Podstawowa w Piotrowicach | — | — | — | — |
| Zespół szkolno-przedszkolny w Polance Wielkiej | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Polanka Wielka
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TokFM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Polskie Radio Katowice | polskieradio, public radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mbox - Disco Polo | disco, disco polo | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio eM | catholic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fest 100.2 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Melo Radio Śląsk (Katowice) | edm, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Piekary 88.7FM | — | AAC | |
| Radio Danielka | aktorska, cabaret | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mbox - Club | club, house | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Bielsko | dance, local news | MP3 | |
| RadioBEST.pl | country | AAC | |
| Antyradio Katowice | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mbox - Gold Hits | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Mbox | pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Mbox - Polska Muzyka | polish, pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Paranormalium | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Polanka Wielka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum | ||||
| Centralne Muzeum Pożarnictwa | ||||
| Centralne Muzeum Pożarnictwa | ||||
| Centralne Muzeum Pożarnictwa | ||||
| Centrum Obsługi Odwiedzających Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau | ||||
| Dom Urbańczyka | ||||
| Ekomuzeum Alwernia | ||||
| Ekomuzeum Garncarstwa im. Jana Głuszka | ||||
| German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschwitz II-Birkenau | ||||
| German Nazi Concentration Camp Auschwitz (Auschwitz I) | ||||
| Izba Regionalna | ||||
| Izba Regionalna Doliny Karpia | ||||
| Jewish Center | ||||
| Małopolskie Muzeum Pożarnictwa | ||||
| Małopolskie Muzeum Pożarnictwa w Alwerni | ||||
| Muzeum Dom Rodzinny Ojca Świętego Jana Pawła II | ||||
| Muzeum im. Aleksandra Kłosińskiego | ||||
| Muzeum imienia Ireny i Mieczysława Mazarakich w Chrzanowie | ||||
| Muzeum Kultury Wilamowskiej | ||||
| Muzeum Miasta Jaworzna | ||||
| Muzeum Miasta Mysłowice | ||||
| Muzeum Miasta Mysłowice | ||||
| Muzeum Miasta Mysłowice | ||||
| Muzeum Miejskie | ||||
| Muzeum Misyjne im. ks.A.Hlonda | ||||
| Muzeum Misyjne im. ks.A.Hlonda | ||||
| Muzeum Pamięci Mieszkańców Ziemi Oświęcimskiej | ||||
| Muzeum Pszczelarstwa Apilandia | ||||
| Muzeum Regionalne w Trzebini | ||||
| Muzeum Techniki Wojskowej | ||||
| Muzeum Życia Codziennego | ||||
| Ratusz | ||||
| Regional Museum | ||||
| Sala Tradycji Grupy Operacyjnej "Kęty" | ||||
| Stowarzyszenie Miłośników Ziemi Trzebińskiej Cor w Trzebini | ||||
| Zamek Lipowiec | ||||
| Zamek w Oswięcimiu |
Libraries in Polanka Wielka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Filia nr 4 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Filia w Jeleniu | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Miejska | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Pedagogiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Pedagogiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna Filia 3 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna Filia nr.3 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna w Chełmku | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna w Janowicach | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna w Okleśnej - Filia MGBP w Alwerni | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Suska-filia | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Jeziorki | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia nr. 1 w Trzebini | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna – filia w Międzybrodziu Żywieckim | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna Filia | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna im. Alojzego Lyski w Bojszowach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Osieku | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Porąbce Filia w Kobiernicach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Spytkowicach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Stryszawie | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Wilkowicach | 0.0 | |||||
| Klub Literacki-"Pod Muzami" | 0.0 | |||||
| Książnica Beskidzka Filia Hałcnów | 0.0 | |||||
| Książnica Beskidzka Filia Lipnik | 0.0 | |||||
| Książnica Beskidzka Filia Straconka | 0.0 | |||||
| MBP Filia nr 10 | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Filia Bory | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Filia nr 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna im. Łukasza Górnickiego | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Nr 2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna nr.1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Chrzanowie | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Chrzanowie Filia w Balinie | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Chrzanowie, Filia w Luszowicach | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Chrzanowie, Filia w Płazie | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Chrzanowie. Filia w Pogorzycach | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Trzebini | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Trzebini - Filia nr 5 w Psarach | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejsko Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna im.Janiny Rogalskiej | 0.0 | |||||
| Punkt Biblioteczny | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadowicka Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Polanka Wielka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mały Rynek | |||||
| Plac Targowy | |||||
| plac targowy | |||||
| Plac targowy | |||||
| Plac targowy | |||||
| Plac targowy | |||||
| Plac Targowy | |||||
| Targowisko | |||||
| Targowisko "Kocia" | |||||
| Targowisko "Mój rynek" | |||||
| Targowisko miejskie | |||||
| Targowisko Miejskie Lędziny | |||||
| Yilaiwang |
Restaurants in Polanka Wielka
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Polanka Wielka
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Polanka Wielka
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Polanka Wielka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brokreacja |
Stadiums & Teams in Polanka Wielka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Polanka Wielka
48 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COS Szczyrk | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wyciągi Baca | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mosorny Groń | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stacja Narciarska Cieńków | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ośrodek Narciarski Klepki - Wisła Malinka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ośrodek Narciarski Nowa Osada | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soszów – Jawornik (Wisła) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stacja Narciarska Skolnity | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kompleks Narciarski Biały Krzyż | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Szczyrk Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stacja Narciarska Świniorka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kolej linowa "Czantoria" | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wyciągi Wojtek | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kompleks Skoczni narciarskich SKALITE w Szczyrku | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Beskid Sport Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Beskid Sport Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kompleks skoczni narciarskich LKS Klimczok (HS-31, HS-19) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stacja Narciarska Czarny Groń | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sport Arena Myślenice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Szklana Góra Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Górka Środulska | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sport Dolina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Smoleń Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| CISOWA - stacja narciarska | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Veľká Rača | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Zábava Hruštín | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Polana Szymoszkowa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski centrum Nižná - Uhliská | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skipark Meander Oravice | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Harenda | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stacja narciarska Suche | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| UBOC | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Vitanová | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI Krušetnica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orava Snow | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI Bukovina Turzovka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| SKI Centrum Kozinec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Športcentrum Oščadnica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lyžiarsky vlek Olešná - Potôčky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tatrapoma F Ťaskovka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Park Rajcza | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zwardoń Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski centrum Grúniky | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kompleks Pilsko-Jontek | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cypisek | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Andiamo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ośrodek narciarski „Za Groniem” | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kubalonka | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Polanka Wielka
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | Large Airport |
| Kraków John Paul II International Airport | KRK | Large Airport |
| Bielsko-Biała Aleksandrowice Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bielsko-Biała Kaniów Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bojszowy Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Boronów | — | Small Airport |
| Gliwice-Trynek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Goczałkowice | — | Small Airport |
| Katowice-Muchowiec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lipowa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Niegowoniczki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nowy Targ Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Poręba Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rybnik-Gotartowice Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Szczodrkowice Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vavrečka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Żar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zator | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Polanka Wielka
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BODY-RELAX | ||
| Fundacja im.Brata Alberta | ||
| Ośrodek Rehabilitacyjno - Edukacyjno - Wychowawczy w Tarnawie Górnej | ||
| Zakład Lecznictwa Ambulatoryjnego w Chrzanowie – Dział Fizjoterapii |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Polanka Wielka
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kościół pw. Narodzenia NMP w Polance Wielkiej | |
| Kościół pw. Nawiedzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Piotrowicach | |
| Kościół pw. Świętego Mikołaja (stary) |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Poland
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Polanka Wielka?
Polanka Wielka has a population of 3,800 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 316 people per square mile, spread across 12.0 square miles.
Is Polanka Wielka expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,028, 65% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Polanka Wielka?
Polanka Wielka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches, with 38.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Polanka Wielka?
There are 228 business establishments in the area.