Stróże, Nowy Sącz County

Stróże [ˈstruʐɛ] is a village, located in southern Poland, in the Nowy Sącz County of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.[1] Situated some 4 kilometres north of Grybów, Stróże is an important railroad junction, with lines going into three directions - northwards to Tarnów, westwards to Nowy Sącz and eastwards to Gorlice.

Stróże
Church of the Holy Virgin Mary the Queen of Poland
Church of the Holy Virgin Mary the Queen of Poland
Stróże is located in Poland
Stróże
Stróże
Coordinates: 49°38′24″N 20°58′48″E / 49.64000°N 20.98000°E / 49.64000; 20.98000
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyNowy Sącz County
GminaGmina Grybów
Area
 • Total14.0 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total3,500
 • Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33-331
Area code+48 18
Car platesKNS

The village has a Museum of Apiculture. The domestic football team is Kolejarz Stróże.

References edit

  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.