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'Kędzierzyn-Koźle' () is a city in south-western Poland situated in the Opole Voivodeship. It is the capital of Kędzierzyn-Koźle County. The population numbers 64,219 (as of 2007). It was formed in 1975 by combining the municipalities of Kędzierzyn, Koźle, Sławięcice and Kłodnica.
Up until 1999 there was a branch line connecting with Kędzierzyn Koźle with Strzelce Opolskie. It closed as part of PKP's cost-cutting measures, although the rails still (2006) remain in situ.

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Town name

History

Sports

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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

Koźle became a city about 1281. In 1807 it was besieged by the Napoleon's Army. Kędzierzyn was founded as a village in the 13th century, and remained one until 1951.

Sports

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

External links

★ Official Homepage in Polish

★ Kłodnica district Homepage