Żywiec
Żywiec (pronounce: [ˈʐɨvjɛt͡s]) is a city in Poland. It is in the south of Poland in the historical region called Małopolska on Soła river in Silesian Voivodeship near Bielsko-Biała. It received city rights in 1327. In 2006 in Żywiec lived 32078 people. The current mayor is Antoni Szlagor.
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| Coordinates: 49°41′21″N 19°12′21″E / 49.68917°N 19.20583°ECoordinates: 49°41′21″N 19°12′21″E / 49.68917°N 19.20583°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Silesian |
| County | Żywiec County |
| Gmina | Żywiec (urban gmina) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antoni Paweł Szlagor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.57 km2 (19.53 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 32,078 |
| • Density | 634.33/km2 (1,642.90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 34-300 to 34-330 |
| Car plates | SZY |
| Website | www |
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Żywiec Media
Polish Legions take an oath at the market square in Żywiec during World War I
Action Saybusch. Expelled Poles await transport at a railway crossing
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