Opatów County
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Opatów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat
) in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
, south-central 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 Opatów
, which lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) east of the regional capital Kielce
. The only other town in the county is Ożarów
, lying 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Opatów.
The county covers an area of 911.51 square kilometres (351.9 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 56,645, out of which the population of Opatów is 6,846, that of Ożarów is 4,816, and the rural population is 44,983.
and Lipsko County
to the north, Opole Lubelskie County
to the north-east, Kraśnik County
and Sandomierz County
to the east, Staszów County
to the south-west, and Kielce County
to the west.
s (two urban-rural and six 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 Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship
Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship
Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, or Świętokrzyskie Province , is one of the 16 voivodeships into which Poland is presently divided. It is situated in central Poland, in the historical province of Lesser Poland, and takes its name from the Świętokrzyskie mountain range...
, south-central 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 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 Opatów
Opatów
Opatów is a town in Poland, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. It is the capital of Opatów County. Its population is 7,833 .Tourist attractions include a 12th century Collegiate Church of St...
, which lies 58 kilometres (36 mi) east of the regional capital 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...
. The only other town in the county is Ożarów
Ozarów
Ożarów is a town in Poland, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in Powiat of Opatów . It has 4,906 inhabitants and its largest employer is a large cement factory nearby. The cement factory was privatized in 1995 and a controlling stake in the company was purchased by Irish company CRH plc from HCP...
, lying 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Opatów.
The county covers an area of 911.51 square kilometres (351.9 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 56,645, out of which the population of Opatów is 6,846, that of Ożarów is 4,816, and the rural population is 44,983.
Neighbouring counties
Opatów County is bordered by Ostrowiec CountyOstrowiec County
Ostrowiec County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, south-central 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 Ostrowiec...
and Lipsko County
Lipsko County
Lipsko County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Masovian Voivodeship, east-central 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 Lipsko, which lies south of...
to the north, Opole Lubelskie County
Opole Lubelskie County
Opole Lubelskie County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lublin Voivodeship, 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 is the town of Opole Lubelskie, which lies ...
to the north-east, Kraśnik County
Krasnik County
Kraśnik County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lublin Voivodeship, 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 Kraśnik, which lies south-west...
and Sandomierz County
Sandomierz County
Sandomierz County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, south-central 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 Sandomierz,...
to the east, Staszów County
Staszów County
Staszów County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, south-central 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 Staszów, which...
to the south-west, and Kielce County
Kielce County
Kielce County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, south-central 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 Kielce, although the...
to the west.
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 (two urban-rural and six rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.
| Gmina | Type | Area (km²) |
Population (2006) |
Seat |
| Gmina Opatów Gmina Opatów, Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship Gmina Opatów is an urban-rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the town of Opatów, which lies approximately east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
urban-rural | 113.4 | 12,635 | Opatów Opatów Opatów is a town in Poland, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. It is the capital of Opatów County. Its population is 7,833 .Tourist attractions include a 12th century Collegiate Church of St... |
| Gmina Ożarów Gmina Ozarów Gmina Ożarów is an urban-rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the town of Ożarów, which lies approximately north-east of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
urban-rural | 183.3 | 11,452 | Ożarów Ozarów Ożarów is a town in Poland, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in Powiat of Opatów . It has 4,906 inhabitants and its largest employer is a large cement factory nearby. The cement factory was privatized in 1995 and a controlling stake in the company was purchased by Irish company CRH plc from HCP... |
| Gmina Iwaniska Gmina Iwaniska Gmina Iwaniska is a rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Iwaniska, which lies approximately south-west of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
rural | 105.0 | 7,107 | Iwaniska Iwaniska Iwaniska is a village in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Iwaniska... |
| Gmina Tarłów | rural | 163.8 | 5,753 | Tarłów |
| Gmina Lipnik Gmina Lipnik Gmina Lipnik is a rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Lipnik, which lies approximately south-east of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
rural | 81.7 | 5,751 | Lipnik Lipnik, Opatów County Lipnik is a village in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Lipnik. It lies approximately south-east of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
| Gmina Baćkowice Gmina Backowice Gmina Baćkowice is a rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Baćkowice, which lies approximately west of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
rural | 96.3 | 5,177 | Baćkowice Backowice Baćkowice is a village in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Baćkowice. It lies approximately west of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
| Gmina Wojciechowice Gmina Wojciechowice Gmina Wojciechowice is a rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Wojciechowice, which lies approximately east of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
rural | 86.4 | 4,481 | Wojciechowice Wojciechowice, Opatów County Wojciechowice is a village in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Wojciechowice. It lies approximately east of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
| Gmina Sadowie Gmina Sadowie Gmina Sadowie is a rural gmina in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Sadowie, which lies approximately north-west of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |
rural | 81.7 | 4,289 | Sadowie Sadowie, Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship Sadowie is a village in Opatów County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in south-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Sadowie. It lies approximately north-west of Opatów and east of the regional capital Kielce.... |