Gmina Waśniów

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Gmina Waśniów
Waśniów Commune
Gmina
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Coordinates(Waśniów): 50°53′55″N21°13′23″E / 50.89861°N 21.22306°E / 50.89861; 21.22306 Coordinates: 50°53′55″N21°13′23″E / 50.89861°N 21.22306°E / 50.89861; 21.22306
CountryFlag of Poland.svg  Poland
Voivodeship Świętokrzyskie
County Ostrowiec
Seat Waśniów
Area
 • Total 111.29 km2 (42.97 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 7,056
 • Density 63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Website http://www.gminawasniow.pl/

Gmina Waśniów is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Waśniów, which lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

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".

Ostrowiec County County in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Ostrowiec County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, south-central Poland. 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 Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, which lies 56 kilometres (35 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce. The county also contains the towns of Ćmielów, lying 10 km (6 mi) south-east of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and Kunów, 9 km (6 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski.

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Voivodeship in Poland

Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Świętokrzyskie Province, or Holy Cross Province is one of the 16 voivodeships (provinces) into which Poland is divided. It is situated in southeastern Poland, in the historical province of Lesser Poland, and takes its name from the Świętokrzyskie mountain range. Its capital and largest city is Kielce.

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The gmina covers an area of 111.29 square kilometres (43.0 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 7,056.

The gmina contains part of the protected area called Jeleniowska Landscape Park.

Protected area location which receives protection because of its recognised natural, ecological or cultural landscape values

Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the international organizations involved.

Jeleniowska Landscape Park is a protected area in south-central Poland, covering an area of 42.95 square kilometres (16.58 sq mi).

Villages

Gmina Waśniów contains the villages and settlements of Boksyce, Boleszyn, Czajęcice, Czażów, Dobruchna, Garbacz, Grzegorzowice, Janowice, Jeżów, Kotarszyn, Kraszków, Milejowice, Mirogonowice, Momina, Nagorzyce, Nosów, Nowy Skoszyn, Pękosławice, Piotrów, Prusinowice, Roztylice, Sarnia Zwola, Sławęcice, Śnieżkowice, Strupice, Stryczowice, Wałsnów, Waśniów, Witosławice, Wojciechowice, Worowice, Wronów and Zajączkowice.

Boksyce Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Boksyce is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of Waśniów, 12 km (7 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 45 km (28 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Boleszyn, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Boleszyn is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-west of Waśniów, 16 km (10 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 40 km (25 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Czajęcice, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Czajęcice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Waśniów, 16 km (10 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 41 km (25 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Neighbouring gminas

Gmina Waśniów is bordered by the gminas of Baćkowice, Bodzechów, Kunów, Łagów, Nowa Słupia, Pawłów and Sadowie.

Gmina Bodzechów is a rural gmina in Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. The district takes its name from the village of Bodzechów, but its administrative offices are in the town of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, which is not part of the territory of the gmina.

Gmina Kunów is an urban-rural gmina in Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the town of Kunów, which lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski and 48 km (30 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

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Garbacz Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Garbacz is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Waśniów, 14 km (9 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Jeżów, Ostrowiec County Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

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Kotarszyn Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Kotarszyn is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-west of Waśniów, 15 km (9 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 42 km (26 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Kraszków, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Kraszków is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Waśniów, 16 km (10 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 45 km (28 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Milejowice, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Milejowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Waśniów, 16 km (10 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 44 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Nosów, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Nosów is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Waśniów, 13 km (8 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Pękosławice Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Pękosławice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) north of Waśniów, 14 km (9 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Prusinowice, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Prusinowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-west of Waśniów, 15 km (9 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 41 km (25 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Roztylice Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Roztylice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Waśniów, 17 km (11 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Sarnia Zwola Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Sarnia Zwola is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-west of Waśniów, 19 km (12 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 39 km (24 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Śnieżkowice Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Śnieżkowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Waśniów, 12 km (7 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 45 km (28 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Strupice, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Strupice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) east of Waśniów, 12 km (7 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 45 km (28 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Stryczowice Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Stryczowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-east of Waśniów, 11 km (7 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 48 km (30 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Waśniów Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Waśniów is a village in Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Waśniów. It lies in historic Lesser Poland, approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce. The village has a population of 460.

Momina, Poland Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Momina is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south-east of Waśniów, 11 km (7 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 47 km (29 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

Zajączkowice Village in Świętokrzyskie, Poland

Zajączkowice is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Waśniów, within Ostrowiec County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) south of Waśniów, 14 km (9 mi) south-west of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, and 43 km (27 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce.

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