Gmina Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Urban-rural municipality in Wadowice County, Poland
Gmina Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is an urban-rural municipality in southern Poland that combines a small town center with surrounding villages and open countryside. The area includes agricultural land, forests, and residential settlements connected by local roads.
The municipality took its current form in 1999 when Poland reorganized its local government structure. This change was part of a nationwide reform that reshaped the relationship between regional and local authorities.
The municipality connects eleven distinct villages including Barwałd Górny, Barwałd Średni, Brody, Bugaj, Leńcze, and Podolany, each maintaining their local traditions.
The municipality sits roughly 30 kilometers southwest of Krakow and is easily reached by regional roads. The terrain is hilly and rural with forests and fields, so it helps to explore with an open mind about what you encounter.
The municipality demonstrates a distinct demographic pattern with 14,707 inhabitants in rural areas compared to 4,503 residents in urban zones.
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