Bieruń-Lędziny County

Bieruń-Lędziny County is an administrative district in Silesian Voivodeship that contains three urban municipalities and two rural communes. The territory spans approximately 157 square kilometers with nearly 60,000 residents distributed across towns and villages in varying degrees of development.

The county was created in 2002 through an administrative reform that reorganized local government across Poland. The region had previously existed under different administrative arrangements and remains shaped by its industrial heritage from earlier decades.

Residents maintain regional customs through daily practices and local gatherings where Silesian traditions are naturally woven into community life. The towns and villages show traces of the crafts and agricultural work that have long shaped how people live here.

The district is managed through administrative offices centered in Bieruń, which coordinate local services for residents and visitors. The location offers reasonable access to nearby larger urban centers, making it convenient for those seeking additional facilities or services.

The county juxtaposes urban cores with expansive fields and woodlands, creating a visible contrast between built-up areas and open land. This blend of developed and rural spaces is characteristic of Upper Silesia and shapes how the region feels when traveling through it.

Location: Silesian Voivodeship

Capital city: Bieruń

Shares border with: Tychy, Katowice, Myslowice, Jaworzno, Pszczyna County, Oświęcim County

Website: http://powiatbl.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.13333,19.10000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52