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Gmina Zdzieszowice
__NOTOC__ Gmina Zdzieszowice is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Zdzieszowice, which lies approximately south-east of Krapkowice and south-east of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 15,740. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Góra Świętej Anny Landscape Park. Villages Apart from the town of Zdzieszowice, Gmina Zdzieszowice contains the villages and settlements of Januszkowice, Jasiona, Krępna, Oleszka, Rozwadza, Wielmierzowice and Żyrowa. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Zdzieszowice is bordered by the town of Kędzierzyn-Koźle and by the gminas of Gogolin, Krapkowice, Leśnica, Reńska Wieś, Strzelce Opolskie and Walce. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Zdzieszowice is twinned with: * Lipník nad Bečvou Lipník nad Bečvou (; ) is a town in Přerov District in the Olomouc Region of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
Oleszka
Oleszka (German: ''Oleschka'', 1936–45 ''Nieder Erlen'') is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zdzieszowice, within Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship Opole Voivodeship ( , , ), is the smallest and least populated voivodeships of Poland, voivodeship (province) of Poland. The province's name derives from that of the region's capital and largest city, Opole. It is part of Silesia. A relatively lar ..., in south-western Poland. References Villages in Krapkowice County {{Krapkowice-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lipník Nad Bečvou
Lipník nad Bečvou (; ) is a town in Přerov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 8,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative division Lipník nad Bečvou consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Lipník nad Bečvou I-Město (6,607) *Lipník nad Bečvou III-Nové Dvory (220) *Lipník nad Bečvou V-Podhoří (308) *Lipník nad Bečvou VI-Loučka (460) *Lipník nad Bečvou VII-Trnávka (115) Geography Lipník nad Bečvou is located about northeast of Přerov and southeast of Olomouc. It lies in the Moravian Gate lowland. A small northeastern part of the municipal territory extends into the Nízký Jeseník mountain range and contains the highest point of Lipník nad Bečvou, which is the hill Juřacka at above sea level. The town is situated on the right bank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sister City
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept Throughout history, many cities have participated in various cultural exchanges and similar activities that might resemble a sister-city or twin-city relationship, but the first officially documented case of such a relationship was a signed agreement between the leaders of the cities of Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain in 1931. However, the modern concept of town twinning appeared during the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gmina Walce
__NOTOC__ Gmina Walce, German Gemeinde Walzen is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Walce (Walzen), which lies approximately south of Krapkowice and south of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 5,438. Since 2006 the commune, like much of the area, has been bilingual in German and Polish, a large German population remaining in the area after Silesia was partitioned to Poland. Administrative divisions The commune contains the villages and settlements of: * Walce * Antoszka * Brożec * Brzezina * Ćwiercie * Czerniów * Dobieszowice * Grobla * Grocholub * Kromołów * Krzewiaki * Marianków * Posiłek * Przerwa * Rozkochów * Rybarze * Stradunia * Swornica * Zabierzów Neighbouring gminas Gmina Walce is bordered by the gminas of Głogówek, Krapkowice, Reńska Wieś and Zdzieszowice. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gmina Strzelce Opolskie
Gmina Strzelce Opolskie is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Strzelce County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Strzelce Opolskie, which lies approximately south-east of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of and as of 2019 its total population is 30,603. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Góra Świętej Anny Landscape Park. Villages Apart from the town of Strzelce Opolskie, Gmina Strzelce Opolskie contains the villages and settlements of Adamowice, Banatki Duże, Banatki Małe, Błotnica Strzelecka, Breguła, Brzezina, Dołki, Doryszów, Dziewkowice, Farska Kolonia, Grodzisko, Jędrynie, Kadłub, Kadłubski Piec, Kalinowice, Kasztal, Ligota Dolna, Ligota Górna, Mokre Łany, Niwki, Nowa Wieś, Osiek, Płużnica Wielka, Rozmierka, Rozmierz, Rożniątów, Sucha, Suche Łany, Szczepanek, Szymiszów and Warmątowice. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Strzelce Opolskie is bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gmina Reńska Wieś
__NOTOC__ Gmina Reńska Wieś, German Gemeinde Reinschdorf is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Kędzierzyn-Koźle County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the village of Reńska Wieś (Reinschdorf), which lies approximately south-west of Kędzierzyn-Koźle and south of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 8,251. Since 2006 the commune, like much of the area, has been bilingual in German and Polish, a substantial German minority having remained behind after the area was transferred to Polish control. Villages The commune contains the villages and settlements of: * Reńska Wieś * Bytków * Dębowa * Długomiłowice * Gierałtowice * Kamionka * Komorno * Łężce * Mechnica * Naczysławki * Poborszów * Pociękarb * Pokrzywnica *Radziejów * Większyce Neighbouring gminas Gmina Reńska Wieś is bordered by the gminas of Głogówek, Walce and Zdzieszowice. Twin towns – sister citie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gmina Leśnica
__NOTOC__ Gmina Leśnica, German Gemeinde Leschnitz is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Strzelce County, Opole Voivodeship, in Upper Silesia in Poland. Its seat is the town of Leśnica (Leschnitz), which lies approximately south-west of Strzelce Opolskie and south-east of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 7,569. Since 2006 the commune, like much of the area, has been bilingual in German and Polish, a substantial German population remaining in the area after Silesia was given to Poland. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Góra Świętej Anny Landscape Park. Villages The commune contains the towns and villages of: * Leśnica * Czarnocin * Dolna *Góra Świętej Anny * Granica * Kadłubiec * Krasowa * Kurzawka * Łąki Kozielskie * Lichynia * Popice * Poręba * Raszowa *Wysoka * Zalesie Śląskie Neighbouring districts Gmina Leśnica is bordered by the town of Kędzierzyn-Koźle an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gmina Krapkowice
__NOTOC__ Gmina Krapkowice is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Krapkowice, which lies approximately south of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2019 its total population is 22,656. Villages Apart from the town of Krapkowice, Gmina Krapkowice contains the villages and settlements of Borek, Dąbrówka Górna, Gwoździce, Jarczowice, Kórnica, Ligota, Nowy Dwór Prudnicki, Pietna, Posiłek, Rogów Opolski, Ściborowice, Steblów, Wesoła, Żużela and Żywocice. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Krapkowice is bordered by the gminy of Głogówek, Gogolin, Strzeleczki, Walce and Zdzieszowice. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Krapkowice is twinned with: * Camas, United States * Ebersbach-Neugersdorf, Germany * Hillsboro, United States * Lipová-lázně, Czech Republic * Morawica, Poland * Partizánske, Slovakia * Rohatyn, Ukraine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Gmina Gogolin
__NOTOC__ Gmina Gogolin is an urban-rural gmina (administrative district) in Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Its seat is the town of Gogolin, which lies approximately north-east of Krapkowice and south of the regional capital Opole. The gmina covers an area of , and as of 2006 its total population is 12,632. The gmina contains part of the protected area called Góra Świętej Anny Landscape Park. Villages Apart from the town of Gogolin, Gmina Gogolin contains the villages and settlements of Chorula, Dąbrówka, Górażdże, Kamień Śląski, Kamionek, Malnia, Obrowiec, Odrowąż and Zakrzów. Neighbouring gminas Gmina Gogolin is bordered by the gminas of Izbicko, Krapkowice, Strzelce Opolskie, Strzeleczki, Tarnów Opolski and Zdzieszowice. Twin towns – sister cities Gmina Gogolin is twinned with: * Jablunkov, Czech Republic * Kysucké Nové Mesto, Slovakia * Łodygowice, Poland * Schongau, Germany * Zwierzyniec, Poland Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kędzierzyn-Koźle
Kędzierzyn-Koźle () is a city in south-western Poland, the administrative center of Kędzierzyn-Koźle County. With 58,899 inhabitants as of 2021, it is the second most-populous city in the Opole Voivodeship. Founded from the merger of the previously separate towns of Kędzierzyn and Koźle, both dating back to the Middle Ages, the city is a major river port and center of chemical industry, and is particularly known for ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle, one of the top volleyball clubs in Europe in the 2020s. Geography and economy Kędzierzyn-Koźle is located in the historic Silesia (Upper Silesia) region at the confluence of the Oder River and its Kłodnica tributary. Situated on the lower reaches of the Gliwice Canal, it is a place of a major river port, has rail connections with all major cities of Poland and lies close to the west of the Metropolis GZM. The town is a major location of chemical industry, the site of several factories and a power plant at Blachownia Śląska. Zakłady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Żyrowa
Żyrowa is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zdzieszowice, within Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It lies approximately north of Zdzieszowice, east of Krapkowice, and south-east of the regional capital Opole. History The village dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was part of fragmented Piast-ruled Poland. The local Saint Nicholas church was built around 1300. Later on, it was also part of Bohemia (Czechia), Prussia, and Germany. It was the site of fighting during the Polish Third Silesian Uprising against Germany in 1921. In 1936, during a massive Nazi campaign of renaming of placenames, the village was renamed to ''Buchenhöh'' to erase traces of Polish origin. During World War II, the Germans operated the E341 forced labour subcamp of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp A prisoner-of-war camp (often abbreviated as POW camp) is a site for the containment of enemy fighters captured as Prisoner of war, prisoners of w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
