Sandomierz County

Sandomierz County, established in 1999 as part of the administrative reform, is located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, with its seat in the city of Sandomierz. The county is distinguished by its rich history, dating back to the times of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. In the past, it underwent various administrative transformations, with interruptions in the 20th century. Its area in 1629 was 6,082 km², and according to records from 1508, it included cities such as Sandomierz, Opatów, and Zawichost. The current structure of the county consists of urban, urban-rural, and rural municipalities, with cities including Sandomierz, Klimontów, Koprzywnica, and Zawichost. In 2020, the county had a population of 76,736. Architecturally, Sandomierz is renowned for its well-preserved Old Town, featuring a Gothic cathedral and a castle, making it a tourist attraction. Culturally, the county hosts a variety of events, festivals, and traditions that draw from local history and folklore. An interesting fact is that in 1571, the county had 46,836 inhabitants, and historically, it included as many as 28 towns. Sandomierz County borders counties in the Świętokrzyskie and Lublin Voivodeships, as well as the city of Tarnobrzeg in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, highlighting its strategic location. In 2010, the county's budget showed an average per capita income of 4,588.29 PLN and expenditures of 5,065.52 PLN, reflecting the region's economic activity.