Gmina Chełm Śląski is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Bieruń-Lędziny County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Chełm Śląski ("Silesian Chelm"), which lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) east of Bieruń and 21 km (13 mi) south-east of the regional capital Katowice. The gmina also contains the villages of Chełm Mały ("Little Chełm") and Kopciowice.

Gmina Chełm Śląski
Chełm Śląski Commune
Coat of arms of Gmina Chełm Śląski
Coordinates (Chełm Śląski): 50°6′34″N 19°11′36″E / 50.10944°N 19.19333°E / 50.10944; 19.19333
Country Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyBieruń-Lędziny
SeatChełm Śląski
Area
 • Total23.33 km2 (9.01 sq mi)
Population
 (2019-06-30[1])
 • Total6,326
 • Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Websitehttp://www.chelmsl.pl

The gmina covers an area of 23.22 square kilometres (9.0 sq mi), and as of 2019 its total population is 6,326.

Neighbouring gminas edit

Gmina Chełm Śląski is bordered by the towns of Bieruń, Imielin and Lędziny, and by the gmina of Chełmek.

References edit

  1. ^ "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-02-14.