Szczutowo Municipality

Szczutowo is a rural commune in Poland, located in the Masovian Voivodeship, within Sierpc County. Its administrative seat is the village of Szczutowo, and the commune was established in 1867 in the Rypin County of the Płock Governorate. Over the years, the commune underwent various administrative changes; during the interwar period, it belonged to the Warsaw Voivodeship, and after World War II, it became part of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, which was later transformed into the Bydgoszcz Voivodeship. In 1954, the commune was abolished but was reinstated in 1973 within Sierpc County. According to data from March 31, 2014, the commune had a population of 4,393 and an area of 112.62 km², dominated by agricultural land (67%) and forests (23%). The commune's mayors have included Jakub Smólczyński (2002–2010), Andrzej Twardowski (2010–2024), and it is currently governed by Aneta Ruszkowska. The commune comprises 23 village councils, including Agnieszkowo, Białasy, and Gorzeń, as well as several localities without village council status, such as Jaroszewo and Zawady. With its rich history of being part of various administrative units, Szczutowo is gaining prominence due to its local culture, architecture, and surrounding nature, making it an interesting destination on the map of Poland.