Ropczyce-Sędziszów County (Polish : powiat ropczycko-sędziszowski) is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, south-eastern 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 Ropczyce, which lies 28 kilometres (17 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów. The only other town in the county is Sędziszów Małopolski, lying 6 km (4 mi) east of Ropczyce.
The county covers an area of 548.89 square kilometres (211.9 sq mi). As of 2019 [update] its total population is 74,416, out of which the population of Ropczyce is 15,836, that of Sędziszów Małopolski is 12,357, and the rural population is 46,223. [1]
Ropczyce-Sędziszów County is bordered by Mielec County and Kolbuszowa County to the north, Rzeszów County to the east, Strzyżów County to the south, and Dębica County to the west.
The county is subdivided into five gminas (two urban-rural and three rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
Gmina | Type | Area (km2) | Population (2019) | Seat |
Gmina Ropczyce | urban-rural | 139 | 27,449 | Ropczyce |
Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski | urban-rural | 156 | 23,740 | Sędziszów Małopolski |
Gmina Wielopole Skrzyńskie | rural | 93 | 8,166 | Wielopole Skrzyńskie |
Gmina Iwierzyce | rural | 65 | 7,707 | Iwierzyce |
Gmina Ostrów | rural | 96 | 7,354 | Ostrów |
Dębica County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, south-eastern Poland. It was created on 1 January 1999 as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat and largest town is Dębica, which lies 43 kilometres (27 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów. The only other towns in the county are Pilzno, lying 12 km (7 mi) south-west of Dębica, and Brzostek, 19 km (12 mi) south of Dębica.
Kolbuszowa County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, south-eastern 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 only town is Kolbuszowa, which lies 30 kilometres (19 mi) north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Mielec County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, south-eastern Poland. Its administrative seat and largest town is Mielec, which lies 50 kilometres (31 mi) north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. The only other towns in the county are Radomyśl Wielki, lying 16 km (10 mi) south-west of Mielec, and Przecław, 11 km (7 mi) south of Mielec.
Strzyżów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, south-eastern 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 only town is Strzyżów, which lies 24 kilometres (15 mi) south-west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Rzeszów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, south-eastern Poland. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat is the city of Rzeszów, although the city is not part of the county. The county contains six towns: Dynów, 28 km (17 mi) south-east of Rzeszów, Boguchwała, 8 km (5 mi) south-west of Rzeszów, Głogów Małopolski, 16 km (10 mi) north of Rzeszów, Sokołów Małopolski, 24 km (15 mi) north of Rzeszów, Tyczyn, 8 km (5 mi) south of Rzeszów, and Błażowa, 17 km (11 mi) south-east of Rzeszów.
Jędrzejów 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 Jędrzejów, which lies 36 kilometres (22 mi) south-west of the regional capital Kielce. The county also contains the towns of Sędziszów, lying 18 km (11 mi) west of Jędrzejów, and Małogoszcz, 21 km (13 mi) north of Jędrzejów.
Gmina Ropczyce is an urban-rural gmina in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the town of Ropczyce, which lies approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Gmina Iwierzyce is a rural gmina in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Iwierzyce, which lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Ropczyce and 18 km (11 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Gmina Ostrów is a rural gmina in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Ostrów, which lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) west of Ropczyce and 30 km (19 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski is an urban-rural gmina in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the town of Sędziszów Małopolski, which lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of Ropczyce and 23 km (14 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Gmina Wielopole Skrzyńskie is a rural gmina in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Wielopole Skrzyńskie, which lies approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Ropczyce and 30 km (19 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Będziemyśl is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) east of Sędziszów Małopolski, 12 km (7 mi) east of Ropczyce, and 16 km (10 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Cierpisz is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of Sędziszów Małopolski, 9 km (6 mi) north-east of Ropczyce, and 24 km (15 mi) north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Góra Ropczycka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Sędziszów Małopolski, 6 km (4 mi) south-east of Ropczyce, and 24 km (15 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Kawęczyn Sędziszowski is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) east of Sędziszów Małopolski, 8 km (5 mi) east of Ropczyce, and 20 km (12 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Klęczany is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) east of Sędziszów Małopolski, 12 km (7 mi) east of Ropczyce, and 16 km (10 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Krzywa is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-east of Sędziszów Małopolski, 8 km (5 mi) east of Ropczyce, and 21 km (13 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Ruda is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Sędziszów Małopolski, 8 km (5 mi) north-east of Ropczyce, and 26 km (16 mi) north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów. Ruda lies on the Tuszymka river, a tributary of the Wisłoka river. In the past this area was known for iron smelting and iron goods. In fact, the name of the village ‘Ruda’ comes from the red iron ore which was mined in this area. Stanisław Kot was born in this town.
Wolica Ługowa is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) north-east of Sędziszów Małopolski, 6 km (4 mi) east of Ropczyce, and 22 km (14 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Wolica Piaskowa is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sędziszów Małopolski, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) north-east of Sędziszów Małopolski, 6 km (4 mi) east of Ropczyce, and 22 km (14 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów.