Gmina Żegocina

Gmina Żegocina is a rural administrative district in Lesser Poland Voivodeship that encompasses several villages including Bełdno, Bytomsko, Łąkta Górna, and Rozdziele. The area consists of rolling farmland with scattered settlements and traditional village layouts characteristic of southern Poland.

The area was inhabited as early as the 12th century, and the first church was established in 1293. The region developed as an agricultural community rooted in local traditions.

The administrative district preserves traditional Polish rural life patterns, with residents maintaining agricultural practices characteristic of Lesser Poland Voivodeship communities.

The administrative center sits roughly 21 kilometers south of Bochnia and about 46 kilometers southeast of Kraków, accessible via regional roads. Visitors should expect rural routes and local traffic patterns typical of countryside travel.

The administrative district maintains a population density of 140 people per square kilometer, balancing rural character with community development across its constituent villages.

Location: Bochnia County

Capital city: Żegocina

Shares border with: Gmina Laskowa, Gmina Lipnica Murowana, Gmina Nowy Wiśnicz, Gmina Trzciana

Website: http://zegocina.pl

GPS coordinates: 49.80000,20.43333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30