Częstochowa County

Częstochowa County is an administrative district in Silesian Voivodeship spanning mixed terrain of forests, farmland, and scattered settlements organized into sixteen municipalities. The landscape features rolling hills and green spaces interspersed with small towns that serve as local centers for their surrounding areas.

The county received its current administrative structure in 1999 during Poland's nationwide local government reform. This reorganization established the framework for the sixteen municipalities that form the district today.

The area is shaped by strong Catholic faith, visible in the many churches and chapels scattered throughout, reflecting how the community sees itself through its religious identity.

The district is largely rural with small towns that are walkable, though expect longer travel times between communities as settlements are spread across the landscape. Getting around requires good planning since major services cluster in the few urban centers.

The area sits on the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, featuring white limestone cliffs with steep drops that shape the regional character. This geological formation has defined the landscape appearance for thousands of years.

Location: Silesian Voivodeship

Capital city: Częstochowa

Elevation above the sea: 317 m

Shares border with: Częstochowa, Zawiercie County, Myszków County, Lubliniec County, Kłobuck County, Pajęczno County, Radomsko County, Włoszczowa County

Website: http://czestochowa.powiat.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.80000,19.11667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24