Łodygowice [wɔdɨɡɔˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in Żywiec County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Łodygowice.[1] It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) north-west of Żywiec and 60 km (37 mi) south of the regional capital Katowice. The village has a population of 6,925.

Łodygowice
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Łodygowice
Coordinates: 49°43′N 19°8′E
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Silesian
County	Żywiec
Gmina	Łodygowice
Established	13th century
Elevation	370 m (1,210 ft)
Population	6,925
Website	http://www.lodygowice.com.pl/

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.

Notable people

• Wojciech Kania, Polish military officer

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