Sandomierz County

Sandomierz County is an administrative district in south-central Poland covering roughly 675 square kilometers within Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship. The area consists of nine municipalities with three main towns and numerous smaller villages scattered across a landscape that blends flat and gently rolling terrain.

The county was established as a distinct administrative unit in the mid-14th century and served as an important region for centuries afterward. The partition of Poland in 1772 brought significant changes to its territorial extent and political standing.

The region has deep roots in agricultural tradition, with farming communities that continue practices passed down through generations. Local food and farming customs remain visible in daily life and village markets throughout the area.

The various municipalities are well connected by a network of regional roads that make travel within the county straightforward. Visitors should know that rural areas spread out across the district, so plan for travel time between settlements.

The administrative organization here mixes urban municipalities with rural ones in a way that creates distinct local character in different areas. This arrangement allows each settlement type to maintain its own character while the region functions as a cohesive whole.

Location: Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

Capital city: Sandomierz

Shares border with: Staszów County, Opatów County, Kraśnik County, Stalowa Wola County, Tarnobrzeg County, Tarnobrzeg

Website: http://powiat.sandomierz.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.68333,21.75000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57