city, Małopolskie województwo (province), south-central Poland. Chrzanów forms part of the highly developed Upper Silesian industrial and mining area. Chrzanów is located 15 miles (25 km) southeast of Katowice in the Jaworzno-Chrzanów district. The area is one of Poland's major zinc-producing centres. Other economic activities include coal mining, food processing, and the production of building materials and electrical machinery. It is the site of a regional museum. Pop. (2002) 40,880.