Gmina Brzeźnica, Rural municipality in Wadowice County, Poland.
Gmina Brzeźnica is a rural municipality in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, stretching across green countryside in southern Poland. The territory encompasses thirteen villages, including Bachorowice, Bęczyn, and Brzezinka, with farms and open fields as defining features.
This municipality emerged through changes in Polish administrative structures and was organized as part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The reshaping of boundaries and local governance reflected broader patterns of regional reorganization across the country.
Local communities in this municipality gather regularly for events that strengthen connections among the thirteen villages. Daily life here revolves around farming traditions that shape the rhythm of the year.
The administrative center of the municipality is located in Brzeźnica village, serving nearby settlements roughly 25 kilometers southwest of Kraków. This area is primarily residential, designed for people living here rather than as a tourist destination.
The territory is known for balancing residential areas with farmland, resulting in moderate population density. This mix allows both farms and village communities to flourish side by side.
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