Gmina Szczucin

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Gmina Szczucin
Szczucin Commune
Gmina
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Coordinates(Szczucin): 50°18′N21°4′E / 50.300°N 21.067°E / 50.300; 21.067 Coordinates: 50°18′N21°4′E / 50.300°N 21.067°E / 50.300; 21.067
CountryFlag of Poland.svg  Poland
Voivodeship Lesser Poland
County Dąbrowa
Seat Szczucin
Area
 • Total 119.83 km2 (46.27 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 13,369
 • Density 110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Website http://www.szczucin.pl

Gmina Szczucin is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the town of Szczucin, which lies approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska and 85 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków. (Szczucin gained town status on 1 January 2009 – prior to that the district was classed as a rural gmina.)

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".

Dąbrowa County County in Lesser Poland, Poland

Dąbrowa County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland. It was created on 1 January 1999 as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat is the town of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, which lies 76 kilometres (47 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków. Its only other town is Szczucin, lying 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska.

Lesser Poland Voivodeship Voivodeship in Poland

Lesser Poland Voivodeship or Lesser Poland Province, also known as Małopolska Voivodeship or Małopolska Province, is a voivodeship (province), in southern Poland. It has an area of 15,108 square kilometres (5,833 sq mi), and a population of 3,267,731 (2006).

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The gmina covers an area of 119.83 square kilometres (46.3 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 13,369.

Villages

Apart from the town of Szczucin, the gmina contains the villages and settlements of Borki, Brzezówka, Czajków, Dąbrowica, Delastowice, Kąty, Kępa, Łabuzówka, Laskówka Delastowska, Lechówka, Łęka Szczucińska, Lubasz, Maniów, Podlesie, Podradwanie, Radwan, Rynek, Skrzynka, Słupiec, Suchy Grunt, Świdrówka, Wieżyce, Wola Szczucińska, Zabrnie, Zakępie, Zalesie and Załuże.

Borki, Lesser Poland Voivodeship Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Borki is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of Szczucin, 21 km (13 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, 36 km (22 mi) north-east of Tarnów and 91 km (57 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Brzezówka, Lesser Poland Voivodeship Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Brzezówka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south-east of Szczucin, 14 km (9 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 86 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Czajków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship Settlement in Lesser Poland, Poland

Czajków is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 1 kilometre (1 mi) west of Szczucin, 16 km (10 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 84 km (52 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Neighbouring gminas

Gmina Szczucin is bordered by the gminas of Czermin, Dąbrowa Tarnowska, Łubnice, Mędrzechów, Pacanów, Radgoszcz and Wadowice Górne.

Gmina Dąbrowa Tarnowska is an urban-rural gmina in Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the town of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, which lies approximately 76 kilometres (47 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Gmina Łubnice, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Gmina in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Gmina Łubnice is a rural gmina in Staszów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Łubnice, which lies approximately 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of Staszów and 65 km (40 mi) south-east of the regional capital Kielce.

Gmina Mędrzechów is a rural gmina in Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Mędrzechów, which lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska and 76 km (47 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

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Dąbrowa Tarnowska Place in Lesser Poland, Poland

Dąbrowa Tarnowska is a town in Poland, in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, about 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of Tarnów. It is the capital of Dąbrowa County. Before reorganization Dąbrowa Tarnowska was part of Tarnów Voivodeship (1975–1998). Population is 11,402 (2008). Dąbrowa Tarnowska has a rail station on the minor line which joins Tarnów and Szczucin.

Gmina Olesno is a rural gmina in Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Olesno, which lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) north-west of Dąbrowa Tarnowska and 74 km (46 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Gmina Radgoszcz is a rural gmina in Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Radgoszcz, which lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska and 86 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Dąbrowica, Dąbrowa County Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Dąbrowica is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-east of Szczucin, 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 89 km (55 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Delastowice Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Delastowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) west of Szczucin, 16 km (10 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 83 km (52 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Kąty, Dąbrowa County Settlement in Lesser Poland, Poland

Kąty is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of Szczucin, 15 km (9 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 86 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Kępa, Dąbrowa County Settlement in Lesser Poland, Poland

Kępa is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) east of Szczucin, 25 km (16 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 96 km (60 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Łabuzówka Settlement in Lesser Poland, Poland

Łabuzówka is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) east of Szczucin, 25 km (16 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 96 km (60 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Laskówka Delastowska Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Laskówka Delastowska is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Szczucin, 15 km (9 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 82 km (51 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Łęka Szczucińska Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Łęka Szczucińska is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) north-east of Szczucin, 22 km (14 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 91 km (57 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Lubasz, Lesser Poland Voivodeship Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Lubasz is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of Dąbrowa Tarnowska and 85 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Skrzynka, Dąbrowa County Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Skrzynka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south of Szczucin, 13 km (8 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 83 km (52 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Suchy Grunt, Lesser Poland Voivodeship Village in Lesser Poland, Poland

Suchy Grunt is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south-east of Szczucin, 16 km (10 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 89 km (55 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Szczucin Town in Lesser Poland, Poland

Szczucin is a town in Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Szczucin. It lies approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, 30 km (19 mi) north of Tarnów and 85 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków. The town has a population of 4,069.

Zakępie, Lesser Poland Voivodeship Settlement in Lesser Poland, Poland

Zakępie is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Szczucin, 24 km (15 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 95 km (59 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

Zalesie, Dąbrowa County Settlement in Lesser Poland, Poland

Zalesie is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczucin, within Dąbrowa County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Szczucin, 22 km (14 mi) north-east of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, and 94 km (58 mi) east of the regional capital Kraków.

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