Kielce
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Kielce (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkʲɛltsɛ] (
listen), Yiddish: קעלץ, romanized: Keltz) is a city in southern Poland, and the capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In 2021, it had 192,468 inhabitants.[1] The city is in the middle of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains (Holy Cross Mountains), on the banks of the Silnica River, in the northern part of the historical Polish province of Lesser Poland.
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| Coordinates: 50°52′27″N 20°38′00″E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship |  Świętokrzyskie |
| County | city county |
| Established | 11th century |
| Town rights | before 1259 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bogdan Wenta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 109.65 km2 (42.34 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 408 m (1,339 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 192,468  (18th)[1] |
| • Density | 1,780/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25-001 to 25-900 |
| Area code | +48 41 |
| ISO 3166 code | PL-KI |
| Car plates | TK |
| Highways |   |
| Website | http://www.kielce.eu |
Kielce has a history back over 900 years, and the exact date that it was founded remains unknown.[2] Kielce was once an important centre of limestone mining and the vicinity is famous for its natural resources like copper, lead and iron, which, over the centuries, were exploited on a large scale.
There are several fairs and exhibitions held in Kielce throughout the year. One of the city's most famous food produce is Kielish Mayonaise [pl], a type of mayonnaise.[3]
The city and its surroundings are also known for their historic architecture, green spaces and recreational areas like the Świętokrzyski National Park.[4] In sports, the city is known as the home of the top-tier handball club, multiple Polish Champion and one-time EHF Champions League winner Vive Kielce.