Stopnica

Stopnica is an urban-rural municipality located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, within Busko County, with the town of Stopnica serving as its administrative seat. The municipality was established in 1998; previously, from 1975 to 1998, it belonged to the Kielce Voivodeship. At the end of 2010, the municipality had a population of 7,697 and covered an area of 125.96 km². A significant portion of the municipality's area, as much as 83%, is occupied by agricultural land, while 9% is forested. In terms of demographics, it is worth noting that the age structure of the municipality's residents was illustrated using a population pyramid in 2014. Stopnica Municipality features a diverse settlement structure, consisting of 32 settlements organized into 30 village councils. Financially, in 2010, the municipal budget recorded revenues of 2,888.52 PLN per capita and expenditures of 3,184.29 PLN. It is important to highlight that Stopnica and its surroundings are rich in local traditions and history, offering much to tourists interested in exploring the region's culture. The municipality is bordered by neighboring municipalities such as Busko-Zdrój, Gnojno, Oleśnica, Pacanów, Solec-Zdrój, and Tuczępy, providing opportunities to explore nearby attractions and enrich the tourist experience.