Myslibórz County
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Myślibórz County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat
) in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship
(this voivodeship, or province, is found in northwestern Poland
along the German
border). 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 town of Myślibórz
, which lies 57 kilometres (35 mi) south of the regional capital Szczecin
. The county also contains the towns of Barlinek
, lying 24 km (15 mi) east of Myślibórz, and Dębno
, 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Myślibórz.
The county covers an area of 1181.95 square kilometres (456.4 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 67,412, out of which the population of Barlinek is 14,156, that of Dębno is 13,903, that of Myślibórz is 11,867, and the rural population is 27,486.
to the northwest, Pyrzyce County
and Stargard County
to the north, Choszczno County
to the northeast, Strzelce-Drezdenko County
to the east, and Gorzów County to the southeast. It also borders Germany
to the west.
s. Two of the gminas are rural, whereas the other three have both urban and rural qualities. 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 the West Pomeranian Voivodeship
West Pomeranian Voivodeship
West Pomeranian Voivodeship, , is a voivodeship in northwestern Poland. It borders on Pomeranian Voivodeship to the east, Greater Poland Voivodeship to the southeast, Lubusz Voivodeship to the south, the German federal-state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the north...
(this voivodeship, or province, is found in northwestern 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...
along the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
border). 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 town of Myślibórz
Myslibórz
Myślibórz is a city in north-west Poland, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is the capital of the Powiat of Myślibórz...
, which lies 57 kilometres (35 mi) south of the regional capital Szczecin
Szczecin
Szczecin , is the capital city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland. It is the country's seventh-largest city and the largest seaport in Poland on the Baltic Sea. As of June 2009 the population was 406,427....
. The county also contains the towns of Barlinek
Barlinek
Barlinek is a town in Poland, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Myślibórz County. It has 14,162 inhabitants .The first written mention about the town is from 1278 . In the first half of the 15th century, the town, situated in the Neumark region, was under control of the Teutonic Knights...
, lying 24 km (15 mi) east of Myślibórz, and Dębno
Debno
Dębno is a town in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. It has a population of 13,863 . The Dębno oil field is located near to the town.-Twin towns — sister cities:Dębno is twinned with:* Strausberg - Germany...
, 25 km (16 mi) southwest of Myślibórz.
The county covers an area of 1181.95 square kilometres (456.4 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 67,412, out of which the population of Barlinek is 14,156, that of Dębno is 13,903, that of Myślibórz is 11,867, and the rural population is 27,486.
Neighbouring counties
Myślibórz County is bordered by Gryfino CountyGryfino County
Gryfino County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-western Poland, on the German 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...
to the northwest, Pyrzyce County
Pyrzyce County
Pyrzyce County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-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 largest town is Pyrzyce, which...
and Stargard County
Stargard County
Stargard County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-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 largest town is Stargard...
to the north, Choszczno County
Choszczno County
Choszczno County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-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 largest town is Choszczno,...
to the northeast, Strzelce-Drezdenko County
Strzelce-Drezdenko County
Strzelce-Drezdenko County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lubusz Voivodeship, 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 is the town of Strzelce Krajeńskie, which...
to the east, and Gorzów County to the southeast. It also borders Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to the west.
Administrative division
The county is subdivided into five 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. Two of the gminas are rural, whereas the other three have both urban and rural qualities. These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
| Gmina | Type | Area (km²) |
Population (2006) |
Seat |
| Gmina Myślibórz Gmina Myslibórz Gmina Myślibórz is an urban-rural gmina in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Myślibórz, which lies approximately south of the regional capital Szczecin.... |
urban-rural | 328.3 | 20,898 | Myślibórz Myslibórz Myślibórz is a city in north-west Poland, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is the capital of the Powiat of Myślibórz... |
| Gmina Dębno Gmina Debno, West Pomeranian Voivodeship Gmina Dębno is an urban-rural gmina in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Dębno, which lies approximately south-west of Myślibórz and south of the regional capital Szczecin.The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total... |
urban-rural | 318.8 | 20,805 | Dębno Debno Dębno is a town in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. It has a population of 13,863 . The Dębno oil field is located near to the town.-Twin towns — sister cities:Dębno is twinned with:* Strausberg - Germany... |
| Gmina Barlinek Gmina Barlinek Gmina Barlinek is an urban-rural gmina in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Barlinek, which lies approximately east of Myślibórz and south-east of the regional capital Szczecin.The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total... |
urban-rural | 258.8 | 19,528 | Barlinek Barlinek Barlinek is a town in Poland, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Myślibórz County. It has 14,162 inhabitants .The first written mention about the town is from 1278 . In the first half of the 15th century, the town, situated in the Neumark region, was under control of the Teutonic Knights... |
| Gmina Nowogródek Pomorski Gmina Nowogródek Pomorski Gmina Nowogródek Pomorski is a rural gmina in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Nowogródek Pomorski, which lies approximately east of Myślibórz and south-east of the regional capital Szczecin.The gmina covers an area of , and as of... |
rural | 146.2 | 3,282 | Nowogródek Pomorski Nowogródek Pomorski Nowogródek Pomorski is a village in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Nowogródek Pomorski. It lies approximately east of Myślibórz and south-east of the regional capital Szczecin.The village has a population of... |
| Gmina Boleszkowice Gmina Boleszkowice Gmina Boleszkowice is a rural gmina in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland, on the German border... |
rural | 129.9 | 2,899 | Boleszkowice Boleszkowice, Myślibórz County Boleszkowice is a village in Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland, close to the German border. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Boleszkowice. It lies approximately south-west of Myślibórz and south of the regional capital Szczecin.Before 1945 the area... |