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Gmina Jabłonka
__NOTOC__ Gmina Jabłonka is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Slovak border. Its seat is the village of Jabłonka, which lies approximately west of Nowy Targ and south of the regional capital Kraków. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 16,910. Villages Gmina Jabłonka contains the villages and settlements of Chyżne, Jabłonka, Jabłonka-Bory, Lipnica Mała, Orawka, Danielki, Podwilk, Zubrzyca Dolna and Zubrzyca Górna. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Jabłonka is bordered by the gminas of Bystra-Sidzina, Czarny Dunajec, Lipnica Wielka, Raba Wyżna, Spytkowice and Zawoja. It also borders Slovakia Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's m .... Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina
The gmina (Polish: , plural ''gminy'' ) is the basic unit of the administrative division of Poland, similar to a municipality. , there were 2,479 gminy throughout the country, encompassing over 43,000 villages. 940 gminy include cities and towns, with 322 among them constituting an independent urban gmina () 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 gminy make up a higher level unit called a 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 () constituted either by a standalone town or one of the 107 cities, the latter governed by a city mayor (prezyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orawka, Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Orawka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jabłonka, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the border with Slovakia. It lies approximately north-east of Jabłonka, west of Nowy Targ, and south of the regional capital Kraków. The village lies in the drainage basin of the Black Sea (through Orava, Váh and Danube rivers), in the historical region of Orava (Polish: ''Orawa''). The local landmark is the Saint John the Baptist church, listed as a Historic Monument of Poland. History The area belonged to Great Moravia in the 9th century. In the 10th or early 11th century it became part of Poland, and later it passed to Hungary. In 1880, Orawka had a population of 680. It became again part of Poland following World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Zawoja
__NOTOC__ Gmina Zawoja is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Sucha County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Slovak border. Its seat is the village of Zawoja, which lies approximately south of Sucha Beskidzka and south-west of the regional capital Kraków. The gmina also contains the village of Skawica. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 8,849. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Zawoja is bordered by the gminas of Bystra-Sidzina, Jabłonka, Koszarawa, Lipnica Wielka, Maków Podhalański and Stryszawa. It also borders Slovakia Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's m .... ReferencesPolish official population figures 2006 {{Sucha County Zawoja Sucha County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Spytkowice, Nowy Targ County
__NOTOC__ Gmina Spytkowice is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Spytkowice, which lies approximately north-west of Nowy Targ and south of the regional capital Kraków. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 3,979. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Spytkowice is bordered by the gminas of Bystra-Sidzina, Jabłonka, Jordanów and Raba Wyżna. ReferencesPolish official population figures 2006 {{Nowy Targ County Spytkowice Spytkowice is a village in Wadowice County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Spytkowice. It lies approximately north of Wadowice and west of the regional capital ... Gmina Spytkowice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Raba Wyżna
__NOTOC__ Gmina Raba Wyżna is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Raba Wyżna, which lies approximately north-west of Nowy Targ and south of the regional capital Kraków. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 13,525. Villages Gmina Raba Wyżna contains the villages and settlements of Bielanka, Bukowina-Osiedle, Harkabuz, Podsarnie, Raba Wyżna, Rokiciny Podhalańskie, Sieniawa and Skawa. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Raba Wyżna is bordered by the town of Jordanów and by the gminas of Czarny Dunajec, Jabłonka, Jordanów, Lubień, Nowy Targ, Rabka-Zdrój and Spytkowice Spytkowice is a village in Wadowice County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Spytkowice. It lies approximately north of Wadowice and west of the regional capital .... ReferencesPolish off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Lipnica Wielka
__NOTOC__ Gmina Lipnica Wielka is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Slovak border. Its seat is the village of Lipnica Wielka, which lies approximately west of Nowy Targ and south of the regional capital Kraków. It also contains the village of Kiczory. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 5,592. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Lipnica Wielka is bordered by the gminas of Jabłonka and Zawoja. It also borders Slovakia Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's m .... ReferencesPolish official population figures 2006 {{Nowy Targ County Lipnica Wielka Nowy Targ County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Czarny Dunajec
__NOTOC__ Gmina Czarny Dunajec is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Slovak border. Its seat is the town of Czarny Dunajec, which lies approximately west of Nowy Targ and south of the regional capital Kraków. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2020 its total population is 22,592. Villages Gmina Czarny Dunajec contains the villages and settlements of Chochołów, Ciche, Czarny Dunajec, Czerwienne, Dział, Koniówka, Odrowąż, Piekielnik, Pieniążkowice, Podczerwone, Podszkle, Ratułów, Stare Bystre, Wróblówka and Załuczne. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Czarny Dunajec is bordered by the gminas of Biały Dunajec, Jabłonka, Kościelisko, Nowy Targ, Poronin, Raba Wyżna and Szaflary. It also borders Slovakia Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gmina Bystra-Sidzina
__NOTOC__ Gmina Bystra-Sidzina is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Sucha County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Bystra; it also contains the village of Sidzina. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 6,423. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Bystra-Sidzina is bordered by the town of Jordanów and by the gminas of Jabłonka, Jordanów, Maków Podhalański, Spytkowice Spytkowice is a village in Wadowice County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Spytkowice. It lies approximately north of Wadowice and west of the regional capital ... and Zawoja. ReferencesPolish official population figures 2006 {{Authority control Bystra-Sidzina Gmina Bystra Sidzina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zubrzyca Górna
Zubrzyca Górna () is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jabłonka, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the border with Slovakia. It lies approximately north of Jabłonka, north-west of Nowy Targ, and south of the regional capital Kraków. The village lies in the drainage basin of the Black Sea (through Orava, Váh and Danube rivers), in the historical region of Orava (Polish: ''Orawa''). History The area became part of Poland in the 10th or early 11th century, and later it passed to Hungary. In the late 19th century, Zubrzyca Górna had a population of 1,514, with 94.6% of Poles. It became again part of Poland following World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to .... Museum The Orava Ethnographic P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zubrzyca Dolna
Zubrzyca Dolna is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jabłonka, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the border with Slovakia. It lies approximately north of Jabłonka, west of Nowy Targ, and south of the regional capital Kraków. The village lies in the drainage basin of the Black Sea (through Orava, Váh and Danube rivers), in the historical region of Orava (Polish: ''Orawa''). History The area became part of Poland in the 10th or early 11th century, and later it passed to Hungary. In the late 19th century, Zubrzyca Dolna had a population of 934, with 91.1% of Poles. It became again part of Poland following World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to .... References Villages in Nowy Targ County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podwilk
Podwilk () is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Jabłonka, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the border with Slovakia. It lies approximately north of Jabłonka, north-west of Nowy Targ, and south of the regional capital Kraków. The village lies in the drainage basin of the Black Sea (through Orava, Váh and Danube rivers), in the historical region of Orava (Polish: ''Orawa''). History The area became part of Poland in the 10th or early 11th century, and later it passed to Hungary. It became again part of Poland following World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to .... References External links Jewish Community in Podwilkon Virtual Shtetl Villages in Nowy Targ County Orava (region) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danielki
Danielki is a small village A village is a human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a population typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Although villages are often located in rural areas, the term urban v ... situated in southern Poland, in the administrative district of Gmina Jabłonka, within Nowy Targ County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, close to the border crossing at Chyżne. According to the population census made in 2000, the village is inhabited by only 9 people. Its population used to be close to extinction due to harsh weather and climate conditions. In 1949 the settlement burned down, later it was rebuilt, with most houses built again of wood. Recently it has become a popular destination for celebrities to buy a summer cottage. References Villages in Nowy Targ County {{LesserPoland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
