Jordanów
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| Basic Information | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland |
| Population | 5,078 (2003) |
| Founded | 1564 |
| City rights | 1564 |
| Area | 20.92 km² |
| Density | 242.7/km² |
| Area code | +48 18 |
| Car plates | KSU |
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| Mayor | Kazimierz Hajda |
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Jordanów is a town in southern Poland. Population: 5063 inhabitants (2002).
Founded in 1564 by Spytko Jordan on the salt road from Kraków and Wieliczka to Orava and Hungary. In 1581 it got a right to organize annual fairs, which in 17th century became famous in south regions of the Crown. Main goods traded there were linen, cattle and salt.
Since 1999 situated in Sucha County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Previously (1975-1998) in Nowy Sacz Voivodeship.
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