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Wisłok Górny

Coordinates: 49°31′N 22°05′E / 49.517°N 22.083°E / 49.517; 22.083
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49°31′N 22°05′E / 49.517°N 22.083°E / 49.517; 22.083

Wisłok Górny
Wisłok Górny
Village
Location of Wisłok Górny
CountryPoland
VoivodshipSubcarpathian Voivodship
Founded1361
Area
 • Total6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation
482 m (1,581 ft)
Population
 • Total250

Wisłok Górny is a village in the Sanok County in the East Małopolska in the Lesser Beskid mountains. It is now part of Wisłok Wielki. It is part of the parish of Nowotaniec.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1361. The wooden church replaced an older church from at least 1785. The church was destroyed in 1946. The village was burned down January 24, 1946 by the UPA. In 1785 the village lands comprised 6.14 km². There were 711 Catholics.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 482 metres and covers an area of 6.3 km². It has a population of about 250 people.