Staszów County

Staszów County is an administrative unit in Poland, located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Established in 1999, its seat is in the town of Staszów. Its history dates back to the periods of 1809–1844 and again from 1954 to 1975. Currently, it is home to approximately 71,000 people. The county comprises urban-rural municipalities such as Bogoria, Oleśnica, Osiek, Połaniec, Staszów, and Szydłów, as well as rural municipalities: Łubnice and Rytwiany. It borders counties within the Świętokrzyskie, Podkarpackie, and Małopolskie voivodeships, making it an area of rich cultural and geographical diversity. The terrain is varied, featuring both plains and karst formations. Flora covers 32% of the area with forests, predominantly pine and other tree species, while the fauna includes a wide variety of animals—from fish and birds to mammals. The county is home to protected areas such as the Jeleniowsko-Staszowski Landscape Park and the Zamczysko Turskie Nature Reserve. Additionally, it boasts numerous historical monuments that bear witness to the region's rich history. These include the noble manor in Ruszcza, the 16th-century church in Staszów, and the palaces in Kurozwęki and Grabki Duże. This makes the region not only a tourist attraction but also culturally rich, offering diverse experiences for visitors.