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Orzesze [ɔˈʐɛʂɛ] (German: Orzesche, Silesian: Uořeše) is a town in south Poland with 18,600 inhabitants (2003). It lies 10 km west from Tychy and belongs to the Silesian Voivodeship (since 1999), previously to the Katowice Voivodeship (1975-1998).
[edit] Districts
- Gardawice
- Jaśkowice
- Królówka
- Mościska
- Woszczyce
- Zawada
- Zawiść
- Zazdrość
- Zgoń
[edit] Education
In 1820 first school in a renovated farm was funded. In 1838, due to development of industry number of inhabitants started to grow rapidly. New school was built, at which 389 children were taught in 2 rooms. In 1868 new school arose in the building of current post office. In that year luteran started education in their own school. In 1903 modern school was built.
[edit] Neighbouring communes
Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Łaziska Górne, Mikołów, Ornontowice, Suszec, Wyry, Kobiór, Żory.
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 50°09′N, 18°47′E
Poland
