Gmina Polanka Wielka is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Oświęcim County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Polanka Wielka, which lies approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Oświęcim and 46 km (29 mi) west of the regional capital Kraków.

Gmina Polanka Wielka
Polanka Wielka Commune
Coat of arms of Gmina Polanka Wielka
Coordinates (Polanka Wielka): 49°59′N 19°19′E / 49.983°N 19.317°E / 49.983; 19.317
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLesser Poland
CountyOświęcim
SeatPolanka Wielka
Area
 • Total24.08 km2 (9.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total4,136
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Websitehttp://www.polanka-wielka.iap.pl

The gmina covers an area of 24.08 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi), and as of 2006, its total population is 4,136.

Neighbouring gminas edit

Gmina Polanka Wielka is bordered by the gminas of Osiek, Oświęcim, Przeciszów and Wieprz.

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