Gmina Pszczew is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Międzyrzecz County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. Its seat is the village of Pszczew, which lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) east of Międzyrzecz, 46 km (29 mi) south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski, and 62 km (39 mi) north of Zielona Góra.

Gmina Pszczew
Pszczew Commune
Coat of arms of Gmina Pszczew
Gmina Pszczew is located in Poland
Gmina Pszczew
Gmina Pszczew
Location within Poland
Coordinates (Pszczew): 52°28′N 15°46′E / 52.467°N 15.767°E / 52.467; 15.767
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLubusz
CountyMiędzyrzecz
SeatPszczew
Area
 • Total177.64 km2 (68.59 sq mi)
Population
 (2019-06-30[1])
 • Total4,218
 • Density24/km2 (61/sq mi)
Websitewww.pszczew.pl

The gmina covers an area of 177.64 square kilometres (68.6 sq mi), and as of 2019 its total population is 4,218.

The gmina contains part of the protected area called Pszczew Landscape Park.

Villages edit

Gmina Pszczew contains the villages and settlements of Biercza, Błotnia, Borowy Młyn, Brzeźno, Janowo, Nowe Gorzycko, Policko, Pszczew, Rańsko, Rańsko-Leśniczówka, Silna, Stoki, Stołuń, Świechocin, Szarcz, Wrony and Zielomyśl.

Neighbouring gminas edit

Gmina Pszczew is bordered by the gminas of Miedzichowo, Międzychód, Międzyrzecz, Przytoczna and Trzciel.

Twin towns – sister cities edit

Gmina Pszczew is twinned with:[2]

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 2020-03-25.
  2. ^ "Gminy partnerskie". pszczew.pl (in Polish). Gmina Pszczew. Retrieved 2020-03-25.