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Siemianowice ÅlÄ
skie
Siemianowice ÅlÄ
skie, Pol.
Siemianowice ÅlÄ skie
Poland
Also known as: LaurahĆ¼tte
Siemianowice ÅlÄ skie, city, ÅlÄ skie wojewĆ³dztwo (province), south-central Poland. It is a northern suburb of Katowice and is situated in the Upper Silesia coalfield and industrial district. Incorporated in 1932, it developed as a centre of coal mining, ironworking, and steelworking. Though heavy industry fell into decline by the end of the 20th century, the economy still relies on manufacturing (machine parts, chemicals, and construction materials). Pop. (2011) 70,170.
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