Gmina Świecie, Regional administrative center in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
Gmina Świecie is an urban-rural municipality in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship located along the Vistula River. The area combines residential neighborhoods with agricultural lands and industrial zones across several interconnected districts.
The Teutonic Order took control in 1309 and relocated the settlement from the Vistula's high bank to the river valley between 1338 and 1375. This move determined the town's current location and layout.
The municipality maintains strong educational foundations with multiple secondary schools, vocational institutions, and two general upper secondary schools serving the local population.
The municipality sits near the Amber Highway A1 and between national routes 91 and 5, offering connections to coastal regions. Visitors will find convenient transport links to surrounding cities and ports.
The Vistula Park economic zones cover about 65 hectares and offer tax incentives for business development. These industrial areas attract manufacturing and production facilities from various sectors.
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