Wadowice County

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Wadowice County, Administrative district in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.

Wadowice County encompasses 646 square kilometers of territory in southern Poland, containing ten municipalities and serving approximately 160,000 residents.

The county emerged from administrative reforms in 1999, although its capital city Wadowice dates back to medieval times as part of the Kraków diocese established in 1000.

The district headquarters of Wadowice gained international recognition as the birthplace of Karol Wojtyła, who later became Pope John Paul II in 1978.

The county borders six administrative regions including Kraków County to the east and Oświęcim County to the northwest, providing access to major transportation routes.

Local governance operates through a system of ten gminas, including three urban-rural municipalities centered around Wadowice, Andrychów, and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.

Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Capital city: Wadowice

Shares border with: Oświęcim County, Chrzanów County, Kraków County, Myślenice County, Sucha County, Powiat żywiecki, Bielsko County

Website: http://starostwo.wadowice.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.88333,19.50000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:02

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Wadowice County: Administrative district in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes