Świętochłowice is a city in southern Poland, located within the Silesian Voivodeship. It forms part of the densely populated Upper Silesian area and lies on the Rawa River.
Geography
The municipal area covers 13.31 km² and occupies a compact urban footprint in the industrial heartland of the region. The Rawa River flows through the city, contributing to its historic development and local landscape.
Population
Świętochłowice has roughly 55,000 residents. Given its area, the city has a relatively high population density, on the order of about 4,100 people per square kilometre.