Gmina Łazy, Administrative district in Zawiercie County, Poland.
Gmina Łazy is an administrative unit in Zawiercie County in southern Poland covering 132.56 square kilometers. The territory includes urban settlements, extensive farmland, and dense forests distributed across multiple villages.
The municipality received its current administrative form following the Polish municipal reform of 1998 when it became part of Zawiercie County. This restructuring established the modern boundaries and governance framework of the area.
The administrative district contains several religious buildings like the Church of Saint Bartholomew in Ciągowice and the Church of Saint Francis in Niegowonice that serve local communities. These structures shape the character of their villages and remain central to the spiritual life of residents.
The administrative center is located in the town of Łazy, situated about 8 kilometers south of Zawiercie and about 35 kilometers northeast of Katowice. This central location provides good connections to the larger cities in the region.
The area contains the Mitręga Reservoir and sections of Eagle Nests Landscape Park with distinctive limestone formations. These natural features create a landscape shaped by unusual geological conditions.
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