Gmina Świerklany

Gmina Świerklany is a rural municipality in Rybnik County, southern Poland, comprised of four main villages including Jankowice Rybnickie and Świerklany Górne. The area is characterized by agricultural land and managed through a local administrative center.

The first written mention of Świerklany appears in Latin documents from the Diocese of Wrocław around 1305, noting land units in the region. The municipality underwent various administrative changes that shaped its structure over the centuries.

The municipality maintains ties with nearby areas and has an international partnership with the Hungarian town of Enying. These connections occasionally bring people together through cultural exchanges and shared events.

The municipality is located in a region with typical rural infrastructure and is best reached on foot or by car. Visitors should note that services are spread across several villages and exploring the area takes time.

In 1999, the municipality relocated its administrative center from Świerklany Górne to Jankowice Rybnickie, representing a significant shift in local governance structures. This change was an important turning point in how community services became organized and managed.

Location: Rybnik County

Shares border with: Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Gmina Marklowice, Gmina Mszana, Rybnik, Żory

Website: http://swierklany.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.03333,18.55000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20