Racibórz County
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Racibórz County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat
) in Silesian Voivodeship
, southern Poland
, on the Czech
border. 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 Racibórz
, which lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) west of the regional capital Katowice
. The county also contains the towns of Kuźnia Raciborska
, lying 16 km (10 mi) north of Racibórz, and Krzanowice
, 11 km (7 mi) south-west of Racibórz.
The county covers an area of 543.98 square kilometres (210 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 111,505, out of which the population of Racibórz is 57,352, that of Kuźnia Raciborska is 5,517, that of Krzanowice is 2,207, and the rural population is 46,429.
to the north, Gliwice County
to the north-east, and the city of Rybnik
, Rybnik County
and Wodzisław County to the east. It also borders the Czech Republic
to the south.
s (one urban, two urban-rural and five rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
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 Silesian Voivodeship
Silesian Voivodeship
Silesian Voivodeship, or Silesia Province , is a voivodeship, or province, in southern Poland, centering on the historic region known as Upper Silesia...
, southern 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...
, on the Czech
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
border. 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 Racibórz
Racibórz
Racibórz is a town in southern Poland with 60,218 inhabitants situated in the Silesian Voivodeship , previously in Katowice Voivodeship...
, which lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) west of the regional capital Katowice
Katowice
Katowice is a city in Silesia in southern Poland, on the Kłodnica and Rawa rivers . Katowice is located in the Silesian Highlands, about north of the Silesian Beskids and about southeast of the Sudetes Mountains.It is the central district of the Upper Silesian Metropolis, with a population of 2...
. The county also contains the towns of Kuźnia Raciborska
Kuznia Raciborska
Kuźnia Raciborska is a town in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 5,630 inhabitants .-External links:*...
, lying 16 km (10 mi) north of Racibórz, and Krzanowice
Krzanowice
----Krzanowice is a town in Raciborz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 2,206 inhabitants . It lies just a few kilometers from the border with the Czech Republic.- People :* Vincenz Kollar* Max Schirschin* Johannes Slawik...
, 11 km (7 mi) south-west of Racibórz.
The county covers an area of 543.98 square kilometres (210 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 111,505, out of which the population of Racibórz is 57,352, that of Kuźnia Raciborska is 5,517, that of Krzanowice is 2,207, and the rural population is 46,429.
Neighbouring counties
Racibórz County is bordered by Głubczyce County to the west, Kędzierzyn-Koźle CountyKedzierzyn-Kozle County
Kędzierzyn-Koźle County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Opole Voivodeship, south-western 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 Kędzierzyn-Koźle,...
to the north, Gliwice County
Gliwice County
Gliwice County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Silesian 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 Gliwice, although the city is not...
to the north-east, and the city of Rybnik
Rybnik
Rybnik is a city in southern Poland, in the Silesian Voivodeship. Rybnik is located close to the border with the Czech Republic and just outside the southern border of the largest urban area in Poland, the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union...
, Rybnik County
Rybnik County
Rybnik County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Silesian 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 Rybnik, although the city is not...
and Wodzisław County to the east. It also borders the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
to the south.
Administrative division
The county is subdivided into eight 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 five rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
| Gmina | Type | Area (km²) |
Population (2006) |
Seat |
| Racibórz Racibórz Racibórz is a town in southern Poland with 60,218 inhabitants situated in the Silesian Voivodeship , previously in Katowice Voivodeship... |
urban | 75.0 | 57,352 | |
| Gmina Kuźnia Raciborska Gmina Kuznia Raciborska Gmina Kuźnia Raciborska is an urban-rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the town of Kuźnia Raciborska, which lies approximately north of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total... |
urban-rural | 126.8 | 12,165 | Kuźnia Raciborska Kuznia Raciborska Kuźnia Raciborska is a town in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 5,630 inhabitants .-External links:*... |
| Gmina Krzyżanowice Gmina Krzyzanowice Gmina Krzyżanowice is a rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Czech border... |
rural | 69.7 | 11,492 | Krzyżanowice Krzyzanowice, Silesian Voivodeship Krzyżanowice is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Krzyżanowice. It lies approximately south of Racibórz and south-west of the regional capital Katowice.The village has an approximate... |
| Gmina Nędza Gmina Nedza Gmina Nędza is a rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Nędza, which lies approximately north-east of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.... |
rural | 57.1 | 7,195 | Nędza Nedza, Racibórz County Nędza is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Nędza. It lies approximately north-east of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.... |
| Gmina Pietrowice Wielkie Gmina Pietrowice Wielkie Gmina Pietrowice Wielkie is a rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Czech border... |
rural | 68.1 | 7,185 | Pietrowice Wielkie Pietrowice Wielkie Pietrowice Wielkie is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, close to the Czech border. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Pietrowice Wielkie. It lies approximately west of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.The village has a population of... |
| Gmina Krzanowice Gmina Krzanowice Gmina Krzanowice, German Gemeinde Kranowitz is an urban-rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland, on the Czech border... |
urban-rural | 47.1 | 6,082 | Krzanowice Krzanowice ----Krzanowice is a town in Raciborz County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 2,206 inhabitants . It lies just a few kilometers from the border with the Czech Republic.- People :* Vincenz Kollar* Max Schirschin* Johannes Slawik... |
| Gmina Rudnik Gmina Rudnik, Silesian Voivodeship Gmina Rudnik is a rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Rudnik, which lies approximately north-west of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.... |
rural | 73.9 | 5,266 | Rudnik Rudnik, Racibórz County Rudnik is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Rudnik. It lies approximately north-west of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.... |
| Gmina Kornowac Gmina Kornowac Gmina Kornowac is a rural gmina in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Kornowac, which lies approximately east of Racibórz and west of the regional capital Katowice.... |
rural | 26.3 | 4,768 | Kornowac Kornowac Kornowac is a village in Racibórz County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Kornowac. It lies approximately east of Racibórz and south-west of the regional capital Katowice.... |