Kedzierzyn-Kozle - Definition and Overview

Kędzierzyn-Koźle is a town in south-western Poland situated in the Opole Voivodship. It is located roughly at latitude 50°34'N, longitude 18°21'E. It lies at an altitude of 167 m. The population now is approximately 70,700 (1995).

Town name

The Koźle part of the name comes from a word meaning "young goat" or just "goat," showing that it was originally a village of goatherds. Also, the flag and coat of arms of Kedzierzyn-Kozle County show three goats.

History

It was founded as a village in the 13th century, and remained one until 1951

Sports

• Mostostal-Azoty Kedzierzyn-Kozle - men's volleyball team playing in Polish Volleyball League (Polska Liga Siatkówki, PLS): 6th place in season 2003/2004.

External link

• Official Homepage in Polish (http://www.kedzierzynkozle.pl/)

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