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Klęczany, Nowy Sącz County

Coordinates: 49°39′58″N 20°37′52″E / 49.66611°N 20.63111°E / 49.66611; 20.63111
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Klęczany
Village
Klęczany is located in Poland
Klęczany
Klęczany
Coordinates: 49°39′58″N 20°37′52″E / 49.66611°N 20.63111°E / 49.66611; 20.63111
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyNowy Sącz
GminaChełmiec
Population
1,048

Klęczany [klɛnˈt͡ʂanɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Chełmiec, within Nowy Sącz County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-west of Chełmiec, 7 km (4 mi) north-west of Nowy Sącz, and 67 km (42 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kraków.[1]

Economy

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In 1858, oil production was established and, in 1859, an oil refinery operated here until World War I. By 1867, an oil well was drilled with steam to 200 meters.[citation needed]

On 16 December 1884, the Galician Transversal Railway began train services at Klęczany.

KSS Rock Mine

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Rock mine as seen from the opposing mountain

A prominent landmark in Klęczany is the highly visible rock mine which was opened in 1912, right after World War II, and continues to operate to this day.[2]

The mine produces sandstone, which is later used for roads and other construction projects throughout Poland.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ "Kopalnia Surowców Skalnych Klęczany - tłuczeń, kliniec, kamień łamany". ksskleczany.pl.