Bochnia

Bochnia
Museum
Marketplace
Basilica
Bochnia
Coordinates: 49°59′N 20°26′E / 49.983°N 20.433°E / 49.983; 20.433
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyBochnia
GminaBochnia (urban gmina)
First mentioned1198
Town rights1253
Government
 • MayorMagdalena Łacna (PO)
Area
 • Total
29.87 km2 (11.53 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2021)
 • Total
29,317
 • Density981/km2 (2,540/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32-700
Area code+48 14
Car platesKBC
National roads
Voivodeship roads
Websitehttp://www.bochnia.pl

Bochnia [ˈbɔxɲa] is a town on the river Raba in southern Poland, administrative seat of Bochnia County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Bochnia is most noted for its salt mine, the oldest functioning in Europe, built in the 13th century, a World Heritage Site and a Historic Monument of Poland.

As of December 2021, Bochnia has a population of 29,317 and an area of 29.87 square kilometres (11.53 sq mi).