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Gmina Szczaniec
__NOTOC__ Gmina Szczaniec is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the village of Szczaniec, which lies approximately east of Świebodzin, north of Zielona Góra, and south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 3,847. Villages Gmina Szczaniec contains the villages and settlements of Brudzewo, Dąbrówka Mała, Kiełcze, Koźminek, Myszęcin, Nowe Karcze, Ojerzyce, Opalewo, Smardzewo, Szczaniec, Wilenko and Wolimirzyce. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Szczaniec is bordered by the gminas of Babimost, Sulechów, Świebodzin, Trzciel and Zbąszynek. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Szczaniec is twinned with: * Groß Pankow, Germany References {{Authority control Szczaniec Szczaniec (german: Stentsch) is a village in Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina
The gmina (Polish: , plural ''gminy'' , from German ''Gemeinde'' meaning ''commune'') is the principal unit of the administrative division of Poland, similar to a municipality. , there were 2,477 gminas throughout the country, encompassing over 43,000 villages. 940 gminas include cities and towns, with 302 among them constituting an independent urban gmina ( pl, gmina miejska) consisting solely of a standalone town or one of the 107 cities, the latter governed by a city mayor (''prezydent miasta''). The gmina has been the basic unit of territorial division in Poland since 1974, when it replaced the smaller gromada (cluster). Three or more gminas make up a higher level unit called powiat, except for those holding the status of a city with powiat rights. Each and every powiat has the seat in a city or town, in the latter case either an urban gmina or a part of an urban-rural one. Types There are three types of gmina: #302 urban gmina ( pl, gmina miejska) constituted either by a sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nowe Karcze
Nowe Karcze is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Szczaniec, within Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately north-west of Szczaniec Szczaniec (german: Stentsch) is a village in Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Szczaniec. It lies approximately east of Świebodzin Świebodzin (; s ..., north-east of Świebodzin, north of Zielona Góra, and south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski. References Nowe Karcze {{Świebodzin-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groß Pankow (Prignitz)
Groß Pankow (Prignitz) is a Municipalities of Germany, municipality in Prignitz district, Brandenburg, Germany. The municipality was formed in 2001 from the union of municipalities of the former Amt (country subdivision), Amt of Groß Pankow/Prignitz and some in Amt Pritzwalk-Land. Amt Groß Pankow/Prignitz was then dissolved.Amtsblatt für Brandenburg - Gemeinsames Ministerialblatt für das Land Brandenburg, 13. Jahrgang, Nummer 25, 19. Juni 2002, p.60PDF. Groß Pankow is connected via List of federal highways in Germany, German Federal Highway B 189 to the cities of Pritzwalk, Perleberg, Wittenberge and Magdeburg. Geography The municipality has 39 villages in 18 districtsHauptsatzung der Gemeinde Groß Pankow (Prignitz) vom 2. April 200PDF/ref> with the populations given in parentheses (As of March 1, 2010) Demography File:Bevölkerungsentwicklung Groß Pankow.pdf, Development of population since 1875 within the current Boundaries (Blue Line: Population; Dotted Line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sister City
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept The modern concept of town twinning has its roots in the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as the Coventry Blitz. First conceived by the then Mayor of Coventry, Alfred Robert Grindlay, culminating in his renowned telegram to the people of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in 1942, the idea emerged as a way of establishing solidarity links between cities in allied countries that went through similar devastating events. The comradesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Zbąszynek
__NOTOC__ Gmina Zbąszynek is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Zbąszynek, which lies approximately east of Świebodzin, north-east of Zielona Góra, and south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 8,292. Villages Apart from the town of Zbąszynek, Gmina Zbąszynek contains the villages and settlements of Boleń, Bronikowo, Chlastawa, Dąbrówka Wielkopolska, Depot, Kosieczyn, Kręcka Winnica, Kręcko, Nowy Gościniec, Rogoziniec, Samsonki and Stradzewo. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Zbąszynek is bordered by the gminas of Babimost, Szczaniec, Trzciel and Zbąszyń. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Zbąszynek is twinned with: * Bedum (Groningen), Netherlands * Peitz, Germany * Zbąszyń Zbąszyń (german: Bentschen) is a town in western Poland, in Greater Poland Voivodeship, in Nowy Tomyśl County. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Trzciel
__NOTOC__ Gmina Trzciel is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Międzyrzecz County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Trzciel, which lies approximately south-east of Międzyrzecz, north-east of Zielona Góra, and south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 6,451. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Pszczew Landscape Park. Villages Apart from the town of Trzciel, Gmina Trzciel contains the villages and settlements of Bieleń, Brójce, Chociszewo, Jabłonka, Jasieniec, Łagowiec, Lutol Mokry, Lutol Suchy, Nowy Świat, Panowice, Rybojady, Siercz, Sierczynek, Smolniki, Stary Dwór, Świdwowiec and Żydowo. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Trzciel is bordered by the gminas of Miedzichowo, Międzyrzecz, Pszczew, Świebodzin, Szczaniec, Zbąszyń and Zbąszynek. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Trzciel is twinned with: * Asendorf, Germany * Brójce, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Świebodzin
__NOTOC__ Gmina Świebodzin is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Świebodzin, which lies approximately north of Zielona Góra and south of Gorzów Wielkopolski. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 30,044. Villages Apart from the town of Świebodzin, Gmina Świebodzin contains the villages and settlements of Borów, Chociule, Glińsk, Gościkowo, Grodziszcze, Jeziory, Jordanowo, Kępsko, Krzemionka, Kupienino, Leniwka, Lubinicko, Lubogóra, Ługów, Miłkowo, Niedźwiady, Nowy Dworek, Osogóra, Podjezierze, Podlesie, Raków, Rosin, Rozłogi, Rudgerzowice, Rusinów, Rzeczyca, Wilkowo, Witosław, Wityń and Wygon. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Świebodzin is bordered by the gminas of Lubrza, Międzyrzecz, Skąpe, Sulechów, Szczaniec and Trzciel. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Świebodzin is twinned with: * Friesoythe, Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Sulechów
__NOTOC__ Gmina Sulechów is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Zielona Góra County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Sulechów, which lies approximately north-east of Zielona Góra. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 26,560. Villages Apart from the town of Sulechów, Gmina Sulechów contains the villages and settlements of Boryń, Brody, Brzezie (Pomorsko), Brzezie (Sulechów), Buków, Cigacice, Głogusz, Górki Małe, Górzykowo, Kalsk, Karczyn, Kije, Klępsk, Krężoły, Kruszyna, Laskowo, Łęgowo, Leśna Góra, Mozów, Nowy Klępsk, Nowy Świat, Obłotne, Okunin, Pomorsko, Przygubiel and Szabliska. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Sulechów is bordered by the gminas of Babimost, Czerwieńsk, Kargowa, Skąpe, Świebodzin, Szczaniec, Trzebiechów, Zabór and city of Zielona Góra. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Sulechów is twinned with: * Criuleni, Moldova * Fürstenwalde, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Babimost
__NOTOC__ Gmina Babimost is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Zielona Góra County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the town of Babimost, which lies approximately north-east of Zielona Góra. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 6,212. Villages Apart from the town of Babimost, Gmina Babimost contains the villages and settlements of Janowiec, Kolesin, Kuligowo, Laski, Leśniki, Nowe Kramsko, Podmokle Małe, Podmokle Wielkie, Podzamcze, Stare Kramsko and Zdzisław. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Babimost is bordered by the gminas of Kargowa, Siedlec, Sulechów, Szczaniec, Zbąszyń and Zbąszynek. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Babimost is twinned with: * Amt Döbern-Land, Germany * Neuruppin, Germany References {{Zielona Góra County Babimost Babimost (german: Bomst) is a small town in western Poland in Zielona Góra County, Lubusz Voivodeship. It is the administrative seat of Gmina Babimo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolimirzyce
Wolimirzyce is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczaniec, within Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately south of Szczaniec, south-east of Świebodzin, north of Zielona Góra, and south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski Gorzów Wielkopolski (; german: Landsberg an der Warthe) often abbreviated to Gorzów Wlkp. or simply Gorzów, is a city in western Poland, on the Warta river. It is the second largest city in the Lubusz Voivodeship with 120,087 inhabitants (Decemb .... References Wolimirzyce {{Świebodzin-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilenko
Wilenko is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczaniec, within Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship Lubusz Voivodeship, or Lubuskie Province ( pl, województwo lubuskie ), is a voivodeship (province) in western Poland. It was created on January 1, 1999, out of the former Gorzów Wielkopolski and Zielona Góra Voivodeships, pursuant to the Po ..., in western Poland. References Wilenko {{Świebodzin-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smardzewo, Lubusz Voivodeship
Smardzewo is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczaniec, within Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately south of Szczaniec, south-east of Świebodzin, north-east of Zielona Góra, and south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski Gorzów Wielkopolski (; german: Landsberg an der Warthe) often abbreviated to Gorzów Wlkp. or simply Gorzów, is a city in western Poland, on the Warta river. It is the second largest city in the Lubusz Voivodeship with 120,087 inhabitants (Decemb .... Notable residents * Heinz Nowotnik (1920-1999), German SS officer References Smardzewo {{Świebodzin-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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