City of Czestochowa
Key Competitive Attractions
The city of Czestochowa is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, 50 km from north of Katowice. It has a population of about 240,000. The city is an industrial centre for northern Silesia. A sub-zone of the Katowice Special Economic Zone is also located in Czestochowa.
Business sectors include:
Automotives
Metallurgy
Glass
Textiles
Czestochowa is an academic centre, with about 25,000 students, 17, 000 of which pursue technical studies. The city has one of the highest education rates in Poland, with 60% of the population with at least secondary education.
International companies: TRW Automotive (USA), Guardian (USA), Stoelzle (Austria), Brembo (Italy), ISD (Ukraine), BST Safety Textiles, CF Gomma (Italy), AIR Products (USA), Process Electronic (France), ITM Polska (France) and Metro Group (Germany).
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Regional Development Agency in Czestochowa serves as a single point of contact for investors in the region, providing assistance and support as well as a variety of services. Further information is available under ‘Funding & Support’.
