Pietrzykowice [pjɛtʂɨkɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Łodygowice, within Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Łodygowice, 5 km (3 mi) west of Żywiec, and 64 km (40 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice. The village has a population of 4,279.

Pietrzykowice
Village
Pietrzykowice
Coordinates: 49°41′N 19°9′E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Silesian
County	Żywiec
Gmina	Łodygowice
Established	13th century
Area	10.913 km2 (4.214 sq mi)
Highest elevation	440 m (1,440 ft)
Lowest elevation	340 m (1,120 ft)
Population	4,279
• Density	390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)

It is one of the oldest villages in Żywiec Basin. It was established in the 13th century, and in the early 14th century belonged to the Cistercian monastery in Rudy.

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