Gmina Ożarowice, Administrative district in Tarnowskie Góry County, Poland
Gmina Ożarowice is a rural municipality in Tarnowskie Góry County, in the Silesian Voivodeship of southern Poland, made up of eight villages including Celiny, Niezdara, and Pyrzowice. The administrative seat is located in the village of Ożarowice, which serves as the central point for local governance.
Gmina Ożarowice took its current form during Poland's administrative reform of 1999, which reorganized the country into voivodeships, counties, and municipalities. Since then it has been part of Tarnowskie Góry County within the Silesian Voivodeship.
The name Ożarowice points to an old Slavic settlement tradition rooted in the Silesian region. Local gatherings and village events still bring together residents from across the eight villages that make up the municipality.
The municipal office in Ożarowice is the main point of contact for official matters and is open during standard working hours. Those traveling from surrounding villages should be aware that public transport connections in the area are limited, so having a private vehicle makes things easier.
The area of the municipality includes Katowice Airport, also known as Pyrzowice Airport, the main international airport of the Silesian region. Many travelers pass through it without realizing they are on the territory of a small rural municipality.
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