Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship


Voivodeship in Poland






















Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie

Voivodeship

Skyline of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship




Flag of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
Flag

Coat of arms of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
Coat of arms

Location within Poland
Location within Poland

Division into counties
Division into counties
Country
 Poland
Seats
Bydgoszcz (governor),
Toruń (assembly)
Counties

Area
 • Total
17,969 km2 (6,938 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total
2,098,370
 • Density
120/km2 (300/sq mi)
 • Urban

1,280,006
 • Rural

818,364
Car plates
C
Website
http://www.kujawsko-pomorskie.pl

  • further divided into 144 gminas

Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, also known as Cuiavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship or simply Kujawsko-Pomorskie,[1] or Kujawy-Pomerania Province[2] (Polish: województwo kujawsko-pomorskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ kuˈjafskɔ pɔˈmɔrskʲɛ]), is one of the 16 voivodeships (provinces) into which Poland is now divided. It is situated in mid-northern Poland, on the boundary between the two historic regions from which it takes its name: Kuyavia (Polish: Kujawy) and Pomerania (Polish: Pomorze). Its two chief cities, serving as the province's joint capitals, are Bydgoszcz and Toruń.




Contents





  • 1 History


  • 2 Administration and territory


  • 3 Cities and towns


  • 4 Transportation


  • 5 Politics

    • 5.1 Governors



  • 6 Administrative division


  • 7 Protected areas


  • 8 Gallery


  • 9 Notes


  • 10 See also


  • 11 External links




History


The Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship was created on 1 January 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms adopted in 1998. It consisted of territory from the former Bydgoszcz, Toruń and Włocławek Voivodeships.


The area now known as Kuyavia-Pomerania was previously divided between the region of Kuyavia and the Polish fiefdom of Royal Prussia. Of the two principal cities of today's Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeship, one (Bydgoszcz) was historically located in Kuyavia, whilst the other (Toruń) was an important town of Royal Prussia.



Administration and territory





Bydgoszcz is the Voivodeship's largest city and the seat of its Governor (Voivode)


The functions of regional capital are split between Bydgoszcz and Toruń. Bydgoszcz serves as the seat of the centrally appointed governor or voivode (Polish: wojewoda), while Toruń is the seat of the elected Regional Assembly (sejmik), and of the executive elected by that assembly, headed by the voivodeship marshal (marszałek województwa).


The Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship is bordered by five other voivodeships. These are Pomeranian Voivodeship to the north, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship to the north-east, Masovian Voivodeship to the east, Łódź Voivodeship across a short boundary to the south, and Greater Poland Voivodeship to the south and west.



Cities and towns




The medieval city of Toruń, birthplace of Nicholas Copernicus, is today the seat of the provincial assembly




The medieval city of Grudziądz, with its intact granaries along the Vistula River





Włocławek Cathedral, an example of Polish Gothic architecture





Inowrocław is famous for its large salt spa and resort centre





Brodnica - market square


The voivodeship contains 52 cities and towns. These are listed below in descending order of population (according to official figures for 2006[3] ):




  1. Bydgoszcz (364,953)


  2. Toruń (207,381)


  3. Włocławek (119,608)


  4. Grudziądz (99,299)


  5. Inowrocław (77,095)


  6. Brodnica (27,624)


  7. Świecie (25,614)


  8. Chełmno (20,388)


  9. Nakło nad Notecią (19,409)


  10. Rypin (16,565)


  11. Chełmża (15,273)


  12. Solec Kujawski (15,060)


  13. Lipno (14,834)


  14. Żnin (14,052)


  15. Tuchola (13,935)


  16. Wąbrzeźno (13,796)


  17. Golub-Dobrzyń (13,006)


  18. Mogilno (12,359)


  19. Aleksandrów Kujawski (12,359)


  20. Ciechocinek (10,855)


  21. Koronowo (10,784)


  22. Kruszwica (9,373)


  23. Szubin (9,326)


  24. Sępólno Krajeńskie (9,258)


  25. Janikowo (9,111)


  26. Barcin (7,810)


  27. Gniewkowo (7,254)


  28. Nowe (6,252)


  29. Strzelno (6,054)


  30. Pakość (5,789)


  31. Więcbork (5,788)


  32. Radziejów (5,756)


  33. Kcynia (4,679)


  34. Brześć Kujawski (4,522)


  35. Piotrków Kujawski (4,509)


  36. Łabiszyn (4,473)


  37. Mrocza (4,203)


  38. Janowiec Wielkopolski (4,114)


  39. Kowalewo Pomorskie (4,055)


  40. Jabłonowo Pomorskie (3,658)


  41. Kowal (3,484)


  42. Skępe (3,442)


  43. Łasin (3,276)


  44. Lubraniec (3,207)


  45. Izbica Kujawska (2,783)


  46. Dobrzyń nad Wisłą (2,269)


  47. Kamień Krajeński (2,251)


  48. Nieszawa (2,012)


  49. Chodecz (1,936)


  50. Radzyń Chełmiński (1,915)


  51. Górzno (1,362)


  52. Lubień Kujawski (1,299)



Transportation


Transportation infrastructure is of critical importance to the voivodeship's economy. Kuyavia-Pomerania is a major node in the Polish transportation system. Railway lines from the South and East pass through Bydgoszcz to connect to the major ports on the Baltic Sea. In addition to this, Bydgoszcz is home to the rolling stock manufacturer PESA SA, Poland's largest and most modern producer of railway and tram products. The province's sole international airport, Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport, is located in Bydgoszcz and has connections to a number of European destinations as well as Warsaw, which are all operated by either Irish carrier Ryanair or LOT Polish Airlines.


The main railway stations of the province are Bydgoszcz main station and Toruń main station; both stations are served by fast PKP Intercity trains which connect them with the capital Warsaw, as well as other major Polish cities. In addition to these fast express services, inter-regional trains are operated by the firm Przewozy Regionalne, whilst domestic rail transportation within the voivodeship is provided by Arriva RP, a private firm to which the provincial government subcontracted the provision of rail transport.


All major towns of the province have municipal transportation companies operating buses, whilst Bydgoszcz, Toruń and Grudziądz also have extensive tram systems.



Politics


Main article: Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Assembly

The Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeship's government is headed by the province's voivode (governor) who is appointed by the Polish Prime Minister. The voivode is then assisted in performing his duties by the voivodeship's marshal, who is the appointed speaker for the voivodeship's executive and is elected by the sejmik (provincial assembly). The current voivode of Kuyavia-Pomerania is Ewa Monika Mes, and the present marshal is Piotr Całbecki.


The Sejmik of Kuyavia-Pomerania consists of 33 members.






























Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Assembly elections on 21 November 2010[4]
PartyVotes%Total seats held

Civic Platform (PO)		218,00433.8116

Law and Justice (PiS)		114,55717.776

Democratic Left Alliance (SLD)		111,88517.356

Polish People's Party (PSL)		93,44514.495
Others106,87716.580
Total644,768100.0033

  • Votes counted: 741,828

  • Valid votes: 644,768

  • Turnout: 44.96%


Governors


















Name
Period
Józef Rogacki
1 January 1999 - 21 October 2001

Romuald Kosieniak
21 October 2001 - 26 January 2006

Józef Ramlau
26 January 2006 - 24 July 2006

Marzenna Drab (acting)
24 July 2006 - 7 November 2006

Zbigniew Hoffmann
7 November 2006 - 29 November 2007

Rafał Bruski
29 November 2007 - 13 December 2010
Ewa Mes
14 December 2010 – present


Administrative division


The Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship is divided into 23 counties (powiats): 4 city counties and 19 land counties. These are further divided into 144 gminas.


The counties are listed in the following table (ordering within categories is by decreasing population).















































































































































English and
Polish names

Area
(km²)

Population
(2007)[5]

Seat

Other towns

Total
gminas

City counties

Bydgoszcz
175
361,222

1

Toruń
116
206,619

1

Włocławek
84
118,432

1

Grudziądz
58
99,090

1

Land counties

Inowrocław County
powiat inowrocławski
1,225
164,571

Inowrocław

Kruszwica, Janikowo, Gniewkowo, Pakość
9

Bydgoszcz County
powiat bydgoski
1,395
99,386

Bydgoszcz *

Solec Kujawski, Koronowo
8

Świecie County
powiat świecki
1,473
97,037

Świecie

Nowe
11

Toruń County
powiat toruński
1,230
91,963

Toruń *

Chełmża
9

Włocławek County
powiat włocławski
1,472
85,303

Włocławek *

Brześć Kujawski, Kowal, Lubraniec, Izbica Kujawska, Chodecz, Lubień Kujawski
13

Nakło County
powiat nakielski
1,120
85,050

Nakło nad Notecią

Szubin, Kcynia, Mrocza
5

Brodnica County
powiat brodnicki
1,039
75,204

Brodnica

Jabłonowo Pomorskie, Górzno
10

Żnin County
powiat żniński
985
69,736

Żnin

Barcin, Łabiszyn, Janowiec Wielkopolski
6

Lipno County
powiat lipnowski
1,016
66,063

Lipno

Skępe, Dobrzyń nad Wisłą
9

Aleksandrów County
powiat aleksandrowski
476
55,367

Aleksandrów Kujawski

Ciechocinek, Nieszawa
9

Chełmno County
powiat chełmiński
528
51,412

Chełmno

7

Tuchola County
powiat tucholski
1,075
47,310

Tuchola

6

Mogilno County
powiat mogileński
676
46,833

Mogilno

Strzelno
4

Golub-Dobrzyń County
powiat golubsko-dobrzyński
613
45,111

Golub-Dobrzyń

Kowalewo Pomorskie
6

Rypin County
powiat rypiński
587
44,143

Rypin

6

Radziejów County
powiat radziejowski
607
41,972

Radziejów

Piotrków Kujawski
7

Sępólno County
powiat sępoleński
791
40,990

Sępólno Krajeńskie

Więcbork, Kamień Krajeński
4

Grudziądz County
powiat grudziądzki
728
38,559

Grudziądz *

Łasin, Radzyń Chełmiński
6

Wąbrzeźno County
powiat wąbrzeski
501
34,763

Wąbrzeźno

5
* seat not part of the county


Protected areas





Krajna Landscape Park


Protected areas in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship include the nine Landscape Parks listed below.



  • Brodnica Landscape Park (partly in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship)

  • Chełmno Landscape Park

  • Gopło Landscape Park


  • Górzno-Lidzbark Landscape Park (partly in Masovian and Warmian-Masurian Voivodeships)


  • Gostynin-Włocławek Landscape Park (partly in Masovian Voivodeship)

  • Krajna Landscape Park


  • Tuchola Landscape Park (partly in Pomeranian Voivodeship)

  • Vistula Landscape Park

  • Wda Landscape Park


Gallery





  • Collegiate Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Kruszwica







  • Golub-Dobrzyń Castle







  • Market Square in Chełmno







  • Medieval Town of Toruń, a UNESCO World Heritage Site







  • Grudziądz Granaries







  • Nicolaus Copernicus House in Toruń







  • Bydgoszcz Old Town







  • Graduation towers in Ciechocinek







  • Town hall in Świecie







  • Birthplace of cryptologist Marian Rejewski in Bydgoszcz







  • Casimir III the Great monument in Kowal, the Polish King's birthplace





Notes




  1. ^ "Kujawsko-Pomorskie invites you!". Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego. 2007. Retrieved July 31, 2011. 


  2. ^ Arkadiusz Belczyk, Tłumaczenie polskich nazw geograficznych na język angielski Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. [Translation of Polish Geographical Names into English], 2002-2006.


  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 5, 2008. Retrieved May 5, 2008. 


  4. ^ "Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Assembly elections". State Electoral Commission. Retrieved 2011-05-28. 


  5. ^ "Population size and structure by territorial division as of December 31, 2007", GUS, Warsaw 2008, .pdf Archived 2008-09-20 at the Wayback Machine.




See also


  • Pomeranian Voivodeship

  • West Pomeranian Voivodeship

  • Kuyavian-Pomeranian (European Parliament constituency)

  • Pomeranian-Kuyavian Derby


External links


  • Visit Kuiavia-Pomerania


  • (in Polish)Government of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship


  • The Official Tourism Website of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[permanent dead link]

  • Blog about Tourismus in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodship



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