Bobrek, Lesser Poland Voivodeship
For other places with the same name, see Bobrek (disambiguation).
| Bobrek | |
|---|---|
  Bobrek | |
| Coordinates: 50°3′23″N 19°15′10″E / 50.05639°N 19.25278°ECoordinates: 50°3′23″N 19°15′10″E / 50.05639°N 19.25278°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland |
| County | Oświęcim County |
| Gmina | Gmina Chełmek |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,800 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 32-661 |
| Area code(s) | +48 18 |
| Car plates | KOS |
Bobrek [ˈbɔbrɛk] is a village located adjacent to the city of Oświęcim, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland. During the Second World War, Nazi Germany operated a concentration camp at Bobrek. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Chełmek, 2 km (1 mi) north-east of Oświęcim, and 49 km (30 mi) west of the regional capital Kraków.
The concentration camp at Bobrek is mentioned in an episode of the U.S. TV show Law & Order.
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