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Bogusza

Bogusza
Wooden Orthodox church in Bogusza
Wooden Orthodox church in Bogusza
Bogusza is located in Poland
Bogusza
Bogusza
Location within Poland
Coordinates: 49°34′N 20°53′E / 49.567°N 20.883°E / 49.567; 20.883
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyNowy Sącz
GminaKamionka Wielka
Area
  Total
12.97 km2 (5.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
  Total
610
  Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33-334
Area code+48 18
Car platesKNS

Bogusza [bɔˈɡuʂa] is a village in southern Poland.[1]

Geography

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Bogusza is located in a mountain valley in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, along a stream named the Królówka, in the county of Nowy Sącz.

History

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The town was essentially de-populated after World War II in Operation Vistula in 1947.

Monuments

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The town is the site of the wooden church of St. Demetrius, built in 1858.

References

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  1. "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).