Gmina Zgierz, Rural administrative district in Zgierz County, Poland.
Gmina Zgierz is a rural administrative district in central Poland's Łódź Voivodeship. The territory consists of several villages surrounding the town of Zgierz, which serves as the regional administrative center.
The district was established in 1998 following Poland's administrative reforms, creating a new system of local governance. This restructuring made Zgierz the center of a new administrative unit within the Łódź Voivodeship.
The villages here blend traditional farming practices with modern housing developments. You can see how rural communities maintain their agricultural roots while adapting to new residential growth.
The district is accessed through the town of Zgierz, where main administrative facilities are concentrated. Visitors can find services related to municipal affairs, water supply, and waste management.
A portion of the Łódź Hills Landscape Park extends into the district, creating natural green boundaries between individual settlements. Villages like Adolfów and Astachowice sit along the edges of this protected landscape.
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