Debica County
Encyclopedia
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.
The county covers an area of 776.36 square kilometres (299.8 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 132,473, out of which the population of Dębica is 46,955, that of Pilzno is 4,411, that of Brzostek is 2,597, and the rural population is 78,510.
to the north, Ropczyce-Sędziszów County
to the east, Strzyżów County
to the south-east, Jasło County to the south, and Tarnów County
and Dąbrowa County
to the west.
s (one urban, two urban-rural and four rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
, is electrified and is regarded as one of the most important rail connections in Poland. The line to Mielec, which goes further northwards to Tarnobrzeg
and Sandomierz
, is of secondary importance and is not electrified.
The county is conveniently located along the longest route in Europe, E40
. Also, in Pilzno, the E40 road crosses with Polish national main road number 73, which goes from Kielce
to Jasło.
Powiat
A powiat is the second-level unit of local government and administration in Poland, equivalent to a county, district or prefecture in other countries. The term powiat is most often translated into English as "county", although other terms are also sometimes used...
) in Subcarpathian Voivodeship
Subcarpathian Voivodeship
Podkarpackie Voivodeship , or Subcarpathian Voivodeship, is a voivodeship, or province, in extreme-southeastern Poland. Its administrative capital and largest city is Rzeszów...
, south-eastern Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
. 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
Debica
Dębica is a town in southeastern Poland with 46,693 inhabitants, as of 2 June 2009. It is the capital of Dębica County. Since 1999 it has been situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship; it had previously been in the Tarnów Voivodeship .-Area:...
, which lies 43 kilometres (27 mi) west of the regional capital Rzeszów
Rzeszów
Rzeszów is a city in southeastern Poland with a population of 179,455 in 2010. It is located on both sides of the Wisłok River, in the heartland of the Sandomierska Valley...
. The only other towns in the county are Pilzno
Pilzno
Pilzno is a town in Poland, in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in Dębica County. It has 4,484 inhabitants . It is located at the junction of important roads - West-East European E40 Highway, and National Road 73 Pilzno is a town in Poland, in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in Dębica County. It has...
, lying 12 km (7 mi) south-west of Dębica, and Brzostek
Brzostek
Brzostek is a town in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Brzostek. The town has a population of 2,597 . It lies approximately south of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.- History :Brzostek gained its city...
, 19 km (12 mi) south of Dębica.
The county covers an area of 776.36 square kilometres (299.8 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 132,473, out of which the population of Dębica is 46,955, that of Pilzno is 4,411, that of Brzostek is 2,597, and the rural population is 78,510.
Neighbouring counties
Dębica County is bordered by Mielec CountyMielec County
Mielec County is a unit of territorial administration and local government 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 Mielec, which lies ...
to the north, Ropczyce-Sędziszów County
Ropczyce-Sedziszów County
Ropczyce-Sędziszów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government 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...
to the east, Strzyżów County
Strzyzów County
Strzyżów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government 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 ...
to the south-east, Jasło County to the south, and Tarnów County
Tarnów County
Tarnów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern 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 Tarnów, although the city is...
and Dąbrowa County
Dabrowa County
Dąbrowa County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland. It was created on 1 January 1999 as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat is the town of Dąbrowa Tarnowska, which lies east...
to the west.
Administrative division
The county is subdivided into seven gminaGmina
The gmina is the principal unit of administrative division of Poland at its lowest uniform level. It is often translated as "commune" or "municipality." As of 2010 there were 2,479 gminas throughout the country...
s (one urban, two urban-rural and four rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
| Gmina | Type | Area (km²) |
Population (2006) |
Seat |
| Dębica Debica Dębica is a town in southeastern Poland with 46,693 inhabitants, as of 2 June 2009. It is the capital of Dębica County. Since 1999 it has been situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship; it had previously been in the Tarnów Voivodeship .-Area:... |
urban | 34.1 | 46,955 | |
| Gmina Dębica Gmina Debica Gmina Dębica is a rural gmina in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the town of Dębica, although the town is not part of the territory of the gmina.... |
rural | 137.6 | 23,953 | Dębica Debica Dębica is a town in southeastern Poland with 46,693 inhabitants, as of 2 June 2009. It is the capital of Dębica County. Since 1999 it has been situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship; it had previously been in the Tarnów Voivodeship .-Area:... * |
| Gmina Pilzno Gmina Pilzno Gmina Pilzno is an urban-rural gmina in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the town of Pilzno, which lies approximately south-west of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.... |
urban-rural | 165.2 | 17,289 | Pilzno Pilzno Pilzno is a town in Poland, in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in Dębica County. It has 4,484 inhabitants . It is located at the junction of important roads - West-East European E40 Highway, and National Road 73 Pilzno is a town in Poland, in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in Dębica County. It has... |
| Gmina Żyraków Gmina Zyraków Gmina Żyraków is a rural gmina in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in southeastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Żyraków, which lies approximately north of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.... |
rural | 110.3 | 13,328 | Żyraków Zyraków Żyraków is a village in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Żyraków. It lies approximately north of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.... |
| Gmina Brzostek Gmina Brzostek Gmina Brzostek is an urban-rural gmina in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the town of Brzostek... |
urban-rural | 122.6 | 13,022 | Brzostek Brzostek Brzostek is a town in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Brzostek. The town has a population of 2,597 . It lies approximately south of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.- History :Brzostek gained its city... |
| Gmina Czarna Gmina Czarna, Debica County Gmina Czarna is a rural gmina in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Its seat is the village of Czarna, which lies approximately west of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.... |
rural | 147.0 | 12,487 | Czarna Czarna, Debica County Czarna is a village in Dębica County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Czarna. It lies approximately west of Dębica and west of the regional capital Rzeszów.... |
| Gmina Jodłowa | rural | 59.9 | 5,439 | Jodłowa |
| * seat not part of the gmina | ||||
Transport
Debica is the county's only rail junction, from which lines emerge in three directions – eastwards to Rzeszow, westwards to Tarnow and northwards to Mielec. The west-east line, which goes from Wrocław via Debica, to PrzemyślPrzemysl
Przemyśl is a city in south-eastern Poland with 66,756 inhabitants, as of June 2009. In 1999, it became part of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship; it was previously the capital of Przemyśl Voivodeship....
, is electrified and is regarded as one of the most important rail connections in Poland. The line to Mielec, which goes further northwards to Tarnobrzeg
Tarnobrzeg
Tarnobrzeg is a city in south-eastern Poland, on the east bank of the river Vistula, with 49,419 inhabitants, as of December 31, 2009. Situated in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship since 1999, it had previously been the capital of Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship...
and Sandomierz
Sandomierz
Sandomierz is a city in south-eastern Poland with 25,714 inhabitants . Situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship , previously in Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship . It is the capital of Sandomierz County . Sandomierz is known for its Old Town, a major tourist attraction...
, is of secondary importance and is not electrified.
The county is conveniently located along the longest route in Europe, E40
European route E40
European route E 40 is the longest European route, more than long, connecting Calais in France via Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan, with Ridder in Kazakhstan near the border to China....
. Also, in Pilzno, the E40 road crosses with Polish national main road number 73, which goes from Kielce
Kielce
Kielce ) is a city in central Poland with 204,891 inhabitants . It is also the capital city of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship since 1999, previously in Kielce Voivodeship...
to Jasło.