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Tarnów

Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe

About Tarnów

Tarnów is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Tarnowiec, 27km from Zalipie Painted Village.

Tarnów is a city located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 117,799, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tarnów sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tarnów to your route.

About Tarnów

Tarnów (Polish pronunciation: [ˈtarnuf] ) is a city in southeastern Poland with 105,922 inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of 269,000 inhabitants. The city is situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. It is a major rail junction, located on the strategic east–west connection from Lviv to Kraków, and two

Read more additional lines, one of which links the city with the Slovak border. Tarnów is known for its traditional Polish architecture, which was influenced by foreign cultures and foreigners that once lived in the area, most notably Jews, Germans and Austrians. The Old Town, featuring 16th century tenements, houses and defensive walls, has been preserved. Tarnów is also the warmest city of Poland, with the highest long-term mean annual temperature in the whole country. Companies headquartered in the city include Poland's largest chemical industry company Grupa Azoty and defence industry company ZMT. The city is currently subdivided into 16 districts and is a member of the Association of Polish Cities (Związek Miast Polskich).

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Where is Tarnów located?

Tarnów is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 50.0138 latitude, 20.9870 longitude.

What is the population of Tarnów?

Tarnów has a population of approximately 117,799 people, making it a city in Poland.

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Quick Information

Population
117,799
Continent
Europe
Country
Poland
Region
Lesser Poland
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Coordinates
50.0138, 20.9870

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Poland

Police
997
Ambulance
999
Fire
998
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Tarnów

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zalipie Painted Village

A whimsical village where cottages, wells and even doghouses are hand-painted with vivid folk flowers.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving in Poland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.42/litre
Motorway tolls
~€5.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tarnów.

Tarnowiec

🇵🇱 Poland

4 km awayPop. 1,485

Koszyce Wielkie

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km awayPop. 2,581

Koszyce

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 1,763

Skrzyszów

🇵🇱 Poland

6 km awayPop. 3,656

Lisia Góra

🇵🇱 Poland

8 km awayPop. 3,019

Łukowa

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km awayPop. 1,200

Wierzchosławice

🇵🇱 Poland

9 km away

Pleśna

🇵🇱 Poland

10 km awayPop. 1,890

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