| Voivodeship | Silesian |
|---|---|
| County | Racibórz |
| Gmina | Kuźnia Raciborska |
| Founded | 1641 |
| Leader name | Wojciech Gdesz |
| Mayor | Wojciech Gdesz |
| Area total | 31.75 km² |
| Population as of | 2019-06-30[1] |
| Population total | 5359 |
| Coordinates | 50°13′N 18°18′E |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| Time zone (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 47-420 |
| Registration plate | SRC |
| Website | https://kuzniaraciborska.pl/ |
Kuźnia Raciborska /kuźńa-raćiborska/ (German: Ratiborhammer) is a town in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, with 5,359 inhabitants (2019). It is situated on the Ruda River.[2]
History
The settlement was founded in 1641.[2]
During World War II, it was the location of a German-operated forced labour subcamp of the Nazi prison in Racibórz.[3]
The Polish 11th Air Defence Missile Squadron was stationed in the town from 1962 to 1990.
Twin towns – sister cities
See twin towns of Gmina Kuźnia Raciborska.
References
- ^ "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich (in Polish). Vol. V. Warszawa. 1884. p. 11.
- ^ "Außenkommando des Zuchthauses und der Haftanstalt Ratibor in Kuznia Raciborska" (in German). Bundesarchiv.de. Retrieved 16 March 2025.