Brzeg County

Brzeg County is an administrative district in Opole Voivodeship that spans approximately 850 square kilometers across six municipalities. The Oder River runs through the territory, shaping the landscape of fields and urban areas that make up this region.

This county was established in its present form during Poland's major administrative reform in 1999, following historical territorial boundaries. The reform reorganized local governance while preserving the traditional settlement patterns of the Silesian region.

Each municipality in the county maintains local traditions through community events and craftsmanship that shape daily life in its towns and villages. These practices reflect centuries of settlement and interaction between different populations that left their mark on the region.

The area is well connected by roads to neighboring regions, making travel between municipalities straightforward. Most services and facilities are concentrated in larger towns, while smaller villages require more time to reach.

The county contains several parks developed from former military fortifications that now serve as recreational spaces for residents and visitors. This transformation of military sites into public green areas reflects how local history has been integrated into contemporary life.

Location: Opole Voivodeship

Inception: 1999

Capital city: Brzeg

Shares border with: Nysa County, Opole County, Namysłów County, Oława County, Strzelin County

Website: http://powiat-brzeg.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.86667,17.48333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02