Kielce County

Kielce County is an administrative region in south-central Poland covering approximately 2,250 square kilometers with a population of about 206,000 residents. It comprises five towns and nineteen municipal districts organized as gminas that together form this territorial unit.

The county's current structure was established through Poland's local government reforms of 1998, which reshaped the entire administrative system. The city of Kielce became its administrative center at that time.

The district's communities keep local traditions alive through regular gatherings and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. These events showcase regional food and craft practices that remain part of everyday life in smaller towns.

The county borders eight neighboring administrative regions and has an extensive road network offering multiple transportation options. Travel between the towns and districts is well-connected through these routes.

The city of Kielce functions as an independent administrative unit with its own governance, separate from the county itself despite being its administrative center. This unusual arrangement creates a distinct boundary within the region's administration.

Location: Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

Capital city: Kielce

Shares border with: Kielce, Końskie County, Skarżysko County, Starachowice County, Ostrowiec County, Opatów County, Staszów County, Busko County, Pińczów County, Jędrzejów County, Włoszczowa County

Website: http://powiat.kielce.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.88333,20.61667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29