Żędowice [ʐɛndɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zawadzkie, within Strzelce County, Opole Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Zawadzkie, 18 km (11 mi) north-east of Strzelce Opolskie, and 42 km (26 mi) east of the regional capital Opole.

Żędowice
Village
Aerial view of Żędowice
Aerial view of Żędowice
Żędowice is located in Poland
Żędowice
Żędowice
Żędowice is located in Opole Voivodeship
Żędowice
Żędowice
Coordinates: 50°34′N 18°30′E / 50.567°N 18.500°E / 50.567; 18.500
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipOpole
CountyStrzelce
GminaZawadzkie
Population
2,500
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationOST
Voivodeship roads
Websitewww.zedowice republika.pl

History edit

In the 10th century the area became part of the emerging Polish state, and later on, it was part of Poland, Bohemia, Prussia, and Germany. During World War II, the Germans operated the E575 forced labour subcamp of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp in the village.[2] After Germany's defeat in the war, in 1945, the village became again part of Poland.

Transport edit

There is a train station in Żędowice, and the Voivodeship road 901 passes through the village.

References edit

  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ "Working Parties". Lamsdorf.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2021.