Nowogródek Pomorski commune

Nowogródek Pomorski is a rural commune located in western Poland, within Myślibórz County in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Its administrative seat is the village of Nowogródek Pomorski. The commune ranks 72nd in terms of area and 106th in terms of population in the voivodeship. According to data from the end of 2019, Nowogródek Pomorski had a population of 3,357 people. Geographically, the commune is diverse, divided into agricultural and forested areas, with a portion of the Gorzów Forest to the north and southeast. It borders the communes of Barlinek and Myślibórz, as well as, in the Lubusz Voivodeship, Kłodawa and Lubiszyn. Until 1998, the commune belonged to the Gorzów Voivodeship and currently occupies 12.4% of the county's area. In 2004, this commune accounted for 4.9% of the population of Myślibórz County. Nowogródek Pomorski Commune has a fairly well-developed transportation network, which facilitates access to regional centers. National road No. 3 runs through its western part, connecting the village of Świątki with other localities. Additionally, the now-closed railway line, which in 1912 connected Myślibórz with Gorzów Wielkopolski and was shut down in 1991, was once a significant element of local transport. The commune has two post offices: one in Nowogródek Pomorski and one in Karsko. In 2016, the commune's budget expenditures amounted to PLN 12.8 million, while revenues reached PLN 14 million. Municipal debt at the end of 2016 stood at PLN 6.2 million, representing 44.4% of its revenues. Architecturally, the commune does not stand out on a broader scale, but the village of Nowogródek Pomorski and other localities in the region may feature interesting examples of local architecture, particularly in the context of rural houses and heritage sites that could be worth visiting. Due to its location and surrounding forested areas and lakes, the commune is also attractive to tourists, nature lovers, and those seeking active recreation. An interesting fact is that the village of Nowogródek Pomorski, like many other localities in the region, boasts a rich history linked to various stages of the area's development from the Middle Ages to modern times. It is also worth noting the demographic disparities within the commune, which may influence local culture and traditions, making it an interesting area for sociological research.