Koszalin Voivodeship (1975–1998)

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Koszalin Voivodeship
Voivodeship of the Polish People's Republic and Third Republic of Poland
1975–1998
POL wojewodztwo koszalinskie 1975.svg
The administrative subdivisions of Poland from 1975 to 1998, including the Koszalin Voivodeship.
Capital Koszalin
Area 
 1998
8,470 km2 (3,270 sq mi)
Population 
 1975
434 800
 1997
527 600
Government
  Type Voivodeship
Voivode  
 1975–1981 (first)
Jan Urbanowicz
 1998 (last)
Grażyna Sztark
History 
 Established
1 June 1975
 Disestablished
31 December 1998
Contained within
  CountryFlag of Poland (1928-1980).svg Polish People's Republic (1975–1989)
Flag of Poland.svg Third Republic of Poland (1989–1998)
Political subdivisions41 gminas (1997)
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Blank.png Koszalin Voivodeship
West Pomeranian Voivodeship POL wojewodztwo zachodniopomorskie flag.svg

The Koszalin Voivodeship [lower-alpha 1] was a voivodeship (province) of the Polish People's Republic from 1975 to 1989, and the Third Republic of Poland from 1989 to 1998. Its capital was Koszalin, and it was centered on the eastern Farther Pomerania. It was established on 1 June 1975, from the part of the Koszalin Voivodeship, [1] and existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established West Pomeranian Voivodeship. [2]

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History

The Szczecin Voivodeship was established on 1 June 1975, as part of the administrative reform, and was one of the voivodeships (provinces) of the Polish People's Republic. It was formed from the part of the territory of the Koszalin Voivodeship. Its capital was located in the city of Koszalin. [1] In 1975, it was inhabited by 434 800 people. [3]

On 9 December 1989, the Polish People's Republic was replaced by the Third Republic of Poland. [4] In 1997, the voivodeship had a population of 527 600, [5] and in 1998, it had an area of 8470 km2. It existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established West Pomeranian Voivodeship. [2]

Subdivisions

The district offices and gminas (municipalities) of Poland in 1998, including the Koszalin Voivodeship. Woj49rejony.png
The district offices and gminas (municipalities) of Poland in 1998, including the Koszalin Voivodeship.

In 1997, the voivodeship was divided into 41 gminas (municipalities), including 6 urban municipalities, 12 urban-rural municipalities, and 23 rural municipalities. It had 18 towns and cities. [5] In 1998, it had an area of 9982 km2.

From 1990 to 1998, it was additionally divided into six district offices, each comprising several municipalities. [6] [7]

Demographics

YearPopulation
1975 [3] 434 800
1980 [8] 462 200
1985 [9] 489 800
1990 [10] 508 200
1995 [11] 521 900
1997 [5] 527 600

Leaders

The leader of the administrative division was the voivode. Those were:[ citation needed ]

Citations

Notes

  1. Polish: Województwo koszalińskie

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