Gmina Raba Wyżna

Gmina Raba Wyżna is a rural administrative district in southern Poland that encompasses eight villages under its administration. The administrative center is located in Raba Wyżna village, where residents live in scattered rural settlements throughout the territory.

Settlement of this region dates back to the 1500s, when the first farms were documented in the area. These early foundations shaped the villages that grew and developed over the following centuries.

The district reflects Lesser Poland heritage through local festivals and gatherings that shape community life throughout the year. These events reveal how residents maintain connections to their regional roots and customs.

The administrative center lies roughly 14 kilometers northwest of Nowy Targ and about 55 kilometers south of Krakow, making it easy for visitors to locate. The area is best reached by car, since the villages are spread across rural roads and settlements.

The area has an unusually high population density for a rural district, with roughly 150 residents per square kilometer. This means villages are more closely spaced than in other rural areas of the region.

Location: Nowy Targ County

Capital city: Raba Wyżna

Shares border with: Gmina Nowy Targ, Gmina Czarny Dunajec, Gmina Jabłonka, Gmina Jordanów, Gmina Lubień, Gmina Rabka-Zdrój, Gmina Spytkowice

Website: http://rabawyzna.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.56667,19.90000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04