Limanowa County

Limanowa County is an administrative district in Lesser Poland Voivodeship covering approximately 951 square kilometers in southern Poland. The area comprises twelve administrative subdivisions, including two urban and ten rural municipalities, with Limanowa serving as the administrative center.

The district was established on January 1, 1999, following a nationwide administrative reform that restructured territorial governance throughout Poland. This reorganization reshaped boundaries and administrative structures across the entire country.

Two distinct communities shape life in the region: the Gorals inhabit the areas around Mszana Dolna and Niedziewiedź and maintain their own traditions. The Lachs populate the remaining areas and influence local customs and daily practices in different ways.

The area is easily accessible from nearby Kraków and offers a mix of urban centers and rural communities with varying transportation connections. Visitors should note that the rural character means services and amenities are less frequent outside the main towns.

The area hosts market events regularly throughout the year, maintaining its historical role as a trading region. These local markets serve as important gathering places where people from surrounding communities exchange goods and sustain traditional commerce.

Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship

Inception: January 1, 1999

Capital city: Limanowa

Shares border with: Myślenice County, Bochnia County, Brzesko County, Nowy Sącz County, Nowy Targ County

Website: http://limanowa.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.70056,20.42667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49