Gmina Krzyżanowice

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Gmina Krzyżanowice
Krzyżanowice Commune
Gmina

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Coordinates(Krzyżanowice): 50°0′N18°16′E / 50.000°N 18.267°E / 50.000; 18.267 Coordinates: 50°0′N18°16′E / 50.000°N 18.267°E / 50.000; 18.267
CountryFlag of Poland.svg  Poland
Voivodeship Silesian
County Racibórz
Seat Krzyżanowice
Area
 • Total 69.67 km2 (26.90 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 11,492
 • Density 160/km2 (430/sq mi)
Website http://www.krzyzanowice.pl

Gmina Krzyżanowice is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Czech border. Its seat is the village of Krzyżanowice, which lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Racibórz and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Gmina administrative division of Poland

The gmina is the principal unit of the administrative division of Poland, similar to a municipality. As of 2010 there were 2,478 gminy throughout the country. The word gmina derives from the German word Gemeinde, meaning "community".

Racibórz County County in Silesian, Poland

Racibórz County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland, on the Czech border. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat and largest town is Racibórz, which lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) west of the regional capital Katowice. The county also contains the towns of Kuźnia Raciborska, lying 16 km (10 mi) north of Racibórz, and Krzanowice, 11 km (7 mi) south-west of Racibórz.

Silesian Voivodeship Voivodeship in Poland

Silesian Voivodeship, or Silesia Province, German: Woiwodschaft Schlesien, Czech: Slezské vojvodství) is a voivodeship, or province, in southern Poland, centered on the historic region known as Upper Silesia, with Katowice serving as its capital.

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The gmina covers an area of 69.67 square kilometres (26.9 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 11,492.

Villages

Gmina Krzyżanowice contains the villages and settlements of Bieńkowice, Bolesław, Chałupki, Krzyżanowice, Nowa Wioska, Owsiszcze, Roszków, Rudyszwałd, Tworków and Zabełków.

Bieńkowice, Silesian Voivodeship Village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Bieńkowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-west of Krzyżanowice, 6 km (4 mi) south of Racibórz, and 61 km (38 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Bolesław, Silesian Voivodeship Village in Silesian, Poland

Bolesław is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) west of Krzyżanowice, 8 km (5 mi) south of Racibórz, and 63 km (39 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Chałupki, Racibórz County Village in Silesian, Poland

Chałupki is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. It has a population of 1,694 (2007). It lies on the border with the Czech Republic on the important railway line Chałupki - Bohumín.

Neighbouring gminas

Gmina Krzyżanowice is bordered by the town of Racibórz and by the gminas of Gorzyce, Krzanowice and Lubomia. It also borders the Czech Republic.

Gmina Gorzyce is a rural gmina in Wodzisław County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Czech border. Its seat is the village of Gorzyce, which lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-west of Wodzisław Śląski and 54 km (34 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice. It is close to where the A1 motorway crosses the border into the Czech Republic to/from Poland

Gmina Krzanowice Gmina in Silesian, Poland

Gmina Krzanowice, German Gemeinde Kranowitz is an urban-rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Czech border. Its seat is the town of Krzanowice (Kranowitz), which lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) south-west of Racibórz and 68 km (42 mi) west of the regional capital Katowice.

Gmina Lubomia is a rural gmina in Wodzisław County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Lubomia, which lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Wodzisław Śląski and 56 km (35 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

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Zabełków Village in Silesian, Poland

Zabełków is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Krzyżanowice, 19 km (12 mi) south-east of Racibórz, and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice. It has a population of about 750.

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Krzyżanowice, Silesian Voivodeship Village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Krzyżanowice is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Krzyżanowice. It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of Racibórz and 60 km (37 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Nowa Wioska, Racibórz County Village in Silesian, Poland

Nowa Wioska is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Krzyżanowice, 13 km (8 mi) south of Racibórz, and 62 km (39 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Owsiszcze Village in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Owsiszcze is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Krzyżanowice, 12 km (7 mi) south of Racibórz, and 63 km (39 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Roszków, Silesian Voivodeship Village in Silesian, Poland

Roszków is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of Krzyżanowice, 13 km (8 mi) south-east of Racibórz, and 59 km (37 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Rudyszwałd Village in Silesian, Poland

Rudyszwałd is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of Krzyżanowice, 16 km (10 mi) south of Racibórz, and 62 km (39 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

Tworków Village in Silesian, Poland

Tworków is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Krzyżanowice, within Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) west of Krzyżanowice, 10 km (6 mi) south of Racibórz, and 62 km (39 mi) south-west of the regional capital Katowice.

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