Masovian Voivodeship

Masovian Voivodeship is an administrative division in the east-central part of the country, covering roughly 35,600 square kilometers (13,700 square miles) and containing the national capital Warsaw. This administrative region is divided into 42 districts and numerous municipalities, encompassing forests, rivers, and agricultural plains.

This administrative unit was formed in 1999 during a major reform that merged several smaller provinces together. The reorganization fundamentally changed the territorial structure and created one of the largest regions in contemporary Poland.

The name of this administrative unit comes from the historical region of Masovia, which developed its own identity over many centuries. Visitors traveling through smaller towns in this area can see regional festivals where local customs and traditional crafts from eastern territories are displayed and celebrated.

Travelers can cross this territory using trains and highways that link all major towns together. Most transport hubs are located around the capital, from where connections run in all directions.

This region contributes nearly 23 percent of the entire country's economic output, making it the most productive of all administrative units. The high share is explained by the concentration of industry, commerce, and services in the area around the capital.

Location: Poland

Inception: January 1, 1999

Capital city: Warsaw

Reference: MA

Shares border with: Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Lublin Voivodeship, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Łódź Voivodeship

Website: http://mazovia.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.24278,21.00167

Latest update: December 15, 2025 09:46