Bartoszyce County

In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Bartoszyce County and everything this concept or person has to offer. From its historical origins to its relevance today, Bartoszyce County has played a fundamental role in various aspects of society. Throughout these pages, we will analyze its impact on culture, technology, politics and many other areas. Additionally, we will delve into its different facets, examining how Bartoszyce County has evolved over time and how it continues to influence our lives. Get ready to immerse yourself in a journey of discovery through this exciting topic, in which we will explore its meaning, its implications and its relevance in the contemporary world.

Bartoszyce County
Powiat bartoszycki
County
Flag of Bartoszyce County
Flag
Coat of arms of Bartoszyce County
Coat of arms
Location within the voivodeship
Location within the voivodeship
Division into gminas
Division into gminas
Coordinates (Bartoszyce): 54°15′N 20°48′E / 54.250°N 20.800°E / 54.250; 20.800
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWarmian-Masurian
SeatBartoszyce
Gminas
Total 6 (incl. 2 urban)
Area
 • Total1,308.54 km2 (505.23 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total57,642
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
 • Urban
31,761
 • Rural
25,881
Car platesNBA
Websitehttp://www.powiatbartoszyce.republika.pl

Bartoszyce County (Polish: powiat bartoszycki) is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, northern Poland, on the border with Russia. 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 Bartoszyce, which lies 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of the regional capital Olsztyn. The county contains three other towns: Górowo Iławeckie, 21 km (13 mi) west of Bartoszyce, Bisztynek, 22 km (14 mi) south of Bartoszyce, and Sępopol, 14 km (9 mi) east of Bartoszyce.

The county covers an area of 1,308.54 square kilometres (505.2 sq mi). As of 2019 its total population is 57,642, out of which the population of Bartoszyce is 23,482, that of Górowo Iławeckie is 3,951, that of Bisztynek is 2,370, that of Sępopol is 1,958, and the rural population is 25,881.

Neighbouring counties

Bartoszyce County is bordered by Kętrzyn County to the east, Olsztyn County to the south, Lidzbark County to the south-west and Braniewo County to the west. It also borders Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) to the north.

Administrative division

The county is subdivided into six gminas (two urban, two urban-rural and two rural). These are listed in the following table, in descending order of population.

Gmina Type Area
(km2) 		Population
(2019) 		Seat
Bartoszyce urban 11.0 23,482  
Gmina Bartoszyce rural 427.8 10,767 Bartoszyce *
Gmina Górowo Iławeckie rural 416.3 6,878 Górowo Iławeckie *
Gmina Bisztynek urban-rural 203.6 6,339 Bisztynek
Gmina Sępopol urban-rural 246.6 6,225 Sępopol
Górowo Iławeckie urban 3.3 3,951  
* seat not part of the gmina

References

  1. ^ GUS. "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia