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Bochnia is a town situated on the Raba river in the borderland of Kotlina Sandomierska and Pogórze Karpackie. This location makes the town uniquely picturesque: the southern part is hilly whilst the northern part is flat. The hills and forest cut through the town giving it great charm. The nearness of the Niepołomice Forest, the...
The economy of Bochnia town municipality
Bochnia is a municipality covering 29.9 square kilometres, inhabited by 29.4 thousand people (data from 31st December 2016, provided by the Statistical Office in Cracow). Almost 63% of the inhabitants of Bochnia are of working age. There are about 30 large places of employment in the town. According to the most recent evidence of economic...
Education
In the town of Bochnia there are: 6 public kindergartens 8 private kindergartens 1 kindergarten day-care point 5 primary schools In the Bochnia county there are 5 school complexes and two general secondary schools subordinated to the county's authorities. These are: The School Complex No. 1 of Stanisław Staszic in Bochnia The School Complex No....
Culture, leisure, sport
The most valuable monument in the town is the Salt Mine, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. The medical benefits of this mine can be enjoyed in the Bochnia's Salt Mine Health Resort. The unique micro-climate and good infrastructure attract many to the underground chambers. There are other objects and places also...
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