Nowa Ruda - Definition and Overview

Nowa Ruda (German Neurode) is a town in southwestern Poland with 27,200 inhabitants (1995).

Situated in the Lower Silesian Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Wałbrzych Voivodship (1975-1998).

Founded as Newenrode in 1363; the status of a town was renewed in 1434 and 1596.

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