Ząbkowice Śląskie is located in the southern part of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in Ząbkowice County, of which it is the seat. The county, inhabited by approximately 65,000 people, also includes the towns of Bardo, Ziębice and Złoty Stok.
The population of the town of Ząbkowice Śląskie is currently about 15,000.
Ząbkowice Śląskie is one of the oldest towns in Lower Silesia. It lies at the crossroads of two historic trade routes: from Wrocław to Prague and from Katowice (via Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Nysa, the Sudeten Foothills, Świdnica, Jawor, and Legnica) all the way to Berlin.
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Ząbkowice County – 2 general secondary schools, 2 technical secondary schools, 4 vocational schools, including the Vocational School Complex
Kłodzko County – 2 general secondary schools (licea), 5 technical schools, 4 vocational schools, including: Complex of Technical Schools in Kłodzko
Dzierżoniów County – 3 general secondary schools (licea), 4 technical secondary schools (technika), 3 vocational schools, including: Basic Vocational School, Lower Silesian Vocational Education Center
Lower Silesia: 33 Universities and Higher Education Institutions
Wrocław is the third-largest city in Poland. The Wrocław metropolitan area, with about 639,000 inhabitants, is a dynamic economic and technological center with a rich cultural scene. This vibrant city is constantly developing, which makes it an ideal place to work and live.
Wrocław represents a mix of cultures and nationalities — 1 in 10 residents is an immigrant. The city is home to over 80,000 foreign students and workers from 120 countries.
Wrocław has for years been recognized and highlighted in global city rankings as a place known for its business-friendly approach.
1st place in the Business Environment Assessment Study 2021, Antal – among Poland’s eight largest cities, Wrocław is the most attractive location for business. The highest-rated aspects are quality of life, educational potential, and business potential.
3rd place in the European Cities & Regions of the Future 2022/23 ranking run by fDi Intelligence magazine – Wrocław, in the category of medium-sized cities, ranks in the top 10 among 356 European countries. The highest-rated aspects of the capital of Lower Silesia are business friendliness, economic potential, human capital and quality of life.
15th place in the Financial Times Global Cities of the Future 2021/22 ranking conducted by fDi Intelligence magazine – Top 20 cities of the future for direct investment.
Wrocław is the best‑located city in Poland, situated in the centre of Europe — 60 km from Ząbkowice Śląskie, between Prague, Warsaw and Berlin, all reachable by car in under four hours. Thanks to excellent infrastructure — modern motorways, a continually developing airport and an extensive rail network — the city is very well connected to the continent. Wrocław Airport offers more than 80 destinations; daily flights operate to six transfer hubs from which you can reach virtually anywhere in the world.
The proximity of border crossings and modern, extensive road infrastructure and public transport are important factors attracting residents and investors.