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Kędzierzyn-Koźle, sometimes rendered as KdzierzynKole in simplified form, is a city in southwestern Poland in Opole Voivodeship and the seat of Kędzierzyn-Koźle County. It lies along the Oder River and includes a major river port and rail junction, contributing to its role as a regional transportation hub. The municipality is formed from the historic towns of Kędzierzyn and Koźle, which were merged in 1952 to create the present city.

Historically, Koźle has medieval origins and has long been a strategic site for trade and military activity,

Economy and infrastructure in Kędzierzyn-Koźle are dominated by the chemical and logistics sectors, supported by the

As of the early 2020s, the population is around several tens of thousands of residents. The city

featuring
fortifications
and
a
river
port.
The
area
around
Kędzierzyn
grew
as
an
industrial
and
transport
node,
especially
with
the
development
of
the
river
and
rail
connections.
The
merged
city
preserves
a
mix
of
industrial
heritage
and
historic
architecture.
city’s
port
on
the
Oder
and
its
extensive
rail
network.
The
location
enables
exchanges
between
Poland’s
western
regions
and
neighboring
countries,
making
the
area
a
key
node
for
industry
and
wholesale
trade.
The
city
has
invested
in
modernization
of
infrastructure
and
environmental
initiatives
to
support
continued
growth.
offers
cultural
institutions,
including
theaters
and
a
regional
museum,
and
serves
as
a
local
center
for
education,
services,
and
cultural
activity
in
the
region.