Zakopane
Zakopane (Podhale Goral: Zokopane) is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. As of 2017 its population was 27,266. Zakopane is a centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular destination for mountaineering, skiing, and tourism.
Zakopane | |
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View of Zakopane from Butorowy Wierch | |
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| Coordinates: 49°18′N 19°57′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland |
| County | Tatra |
| Gmina | Zakopane (urban gmina) |
| Established | 17th century |
| Town rights | 1933 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leszek Dorula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,301 m (7,549 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 27,266 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 34-500 to 34-504 |
| Area code | +48 18 |
| Car plates | KTT |
| Website | www |
Zakopane lies near Poland's border with Slovakia, in a valley between the Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Hill. It is connected by rail and road to the provincial capital, Kraków. Zakopane lies 800–1,000 metres above sea level and centres on the intersection of its Krupówki and Kościuszko Streets.