Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Voivodeship of Poland

Voivodeship in Poland

Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship

Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie

Voivodeship

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Location within Poland

Division into counties

Country|  Poland
Seats| Bydgoszcz (voivode),
Toruń (executive board, Sejmik)
Counties|

4 cities, 19 land counties *

* Bydgoszcz
* Grudziądz
* Toruń
* Włocławek
* Aleksandrów County
* Brodnica County
* Bydgoszcz County
* Chełmno County
* Golub-Dobrzyń County
* Grudziądz County
* Inowrocław County
* Lipno County
* Mogilno County
* Nakło County
* Radziejów County
* Rypin County
* Sępólno County
* Świecie County
* Toruń County
* Tuchola County
* Wąbrzeźno County
* Włocławek County
* Żnin County

Government

• Body| Voivode,
Executive board,
Sejmik
• Voivode| Mikołaj Bogdanowicz (PiS)
• Voivodeship marshal| Piotr Całbecki (KO)
• Chairperson of the Sejmik| Elżbieta Piniewska (KO)
Area

• Total| 17,969 km2 (6,938 sq mi)
Population

(2019)

• Total| 2,074,517
• Density| 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
• Urban

| 1,223,809
• Rural

| 850,708
ISO 3166 code| PL-04
Vehicle registration| C
HDI (2019)| 0.862[1]
very high · 14th
Website| http://www.kujawsko-pomorskie.pl

* further divided into 144 gminas

Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, also known as Cuiavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship or simply Kujawsko-Pomorskie,[2] or Kujawy-Pomerania Province[3] (Polish: województwo kujawsko-pomorskie [vɔjɛˈvut͡stfɔ kuˈjafskɔ pɔˈmɔrskʲɛ]) is one of the 16 voivodeships (provinces) into which Poland is divided. It was created on 1 January 1999 and 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 Economy
* 5 Transportation
* 6 Politics
* 6.1 Governors
* 7 Administrative division
* 8 Protected areas
* 9 Gallery
* 10 See also
* 11 Notes
* 12 External links

## History[edit]

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 Pomerania, whilst the other (Toruń) was an important town of Royal Prussia.

## Administration and territory[edit]

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[edit]

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 5 cities and 47 towns. These are listed below in descending order of population (according to official figures for 2019[4]):

Cities (governed by a city mayor or prezydent miasta):

1. Bydgoszcz (349,021)
2. Toruń (201,798)
3. Włocławek (110,287)
4. Grudziądz (94,732)
5. Inowrocław (72,786)

Towns:

1. Brodnica (28,788)
2. Świecie (25,723)
3. Chełmno (19,605)
4. Nakło nad Notecią (18,281)
5. Rypin (16,227)
6. Solec Kujawski (15,652)
7. Chełmża (14,503)
8. Lipno (14,399)
9. Żnin (13,864)
10. Tuchola (13,621)
11. Wąbrzeźno (13,570)
12. Golub-Dobrzyń (12,563)
13. Aleksandrów Kujawski (12,147)
14. Mogilno (11,836)
15. Koronowo (11,162)
16. Ciechocinek (10,590)
17. Szubin (9,556)
18. Sępólno Krajeńskie (9,091)
19. Kruszwica (8,809)
20. Janikowo (8,745)
21. Barcin (7,408)
22. Gniewkowo (7,110)
23. Więcbork (5,950)
24. Nowe (5,827)
25. Pakość (5,706)
26. Strzelno (5,631)
27. Radziejów (5,578)
28. Kcynia (4,657)
29. Brześć Kujawski (4,642)
30. Łabiszyn (4,472)
31. Piotrków Kujawski (4,456)
32. Mrocza (4,350)
33. Kowalewo Pomorskie (4,130)
34. Janowiec Wielkopolski (3,953)
35. Jabłonowo Pomorskie (3,754)
36. Skępe (3,620)
37. Kowal (3,484)
38. Łasin (3,254)
39. Lubraniec (2,999)
40. Izbica Kujawska (2,609)
41. Kamień Krajeński (2,390)
42. Dobrzyń nad Wisłą (2,127)
43. Chodecz (1,894)
44. Nieszawa (1,853)
45. Radzyń Chełmiński (1,847)
46. Lubień Kujawski (1,391)

## Economy[edit]

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the province was 21.8 billion euros in 2018, accounting for 4.4% of Polish economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 17,300 euros or 57% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 64% of the EU average.[5]

## Transportation[edit]

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[edit]

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[6] Party | Votes | % | Total seats held

|
|
|

Civic Platform (PO) | 218,004 | 33.81 | 16
Law and Justice (PiS) | 114,557 | 17.77 | 6
Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) | 111,885 | 17.35 | 6
Polish People's Party (PSL) | 93,445 | 14.49 | 5
Others | 106,877 | 16.58 | 0
Total | 644,768 | 100.00 | 33

* Votes counted: 741,828
* Valid votes: 644,768
* Turnout: 44.96%

### Governors[edit]

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[edit]

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
(2019)[4] | Seat | Other towns | Total
gminas

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City counties
Bydgoszcz | 175  | 349,021  |  | 1
Toruń | 116  | 201,798  |  | 1
Włocławek | 84  | 110,287  |  | 1
Grudziądz | 58  | 94,732  |  | 1
Land counties
Inowrocław County
powiat inowrocławski  | 1,225  | 160,216  | Inowrocław | Kruszwica, Janikowo, Gniewkowo, Pakość | 9
Bydgoszcz County
powiat bydgoski  | 1,395  | 118,041  | Bydgoszcz *  | Solec Kujawski, Koronowo | 8
Toruń County
powiat toruński  | 1,230  | 107,641  | Toruń *  | Chełmża | 9
Świecie County
powiat świecki  | 1,473  | 99,154  | Świecie | Nowe | 11
Nakło County
powiat nakielski  | 1,120  | 86,449  | Nakło nad Notecią | Szubin, Kcynia, Mrocza | 5
Włocławek County
powiat włocławski  | 1,472  | 86,131  | Włocławek *  | Brześć Kujawski, Kowal, Lubraniec, Izbica Kujawska, Chodecz, Lubień Kujawski | 13
Brodnica County
powiat brodnicki  | 1,039  | 78,935  | Brodnica | Jabłonowo Pomorskie, Górzno | 10
Żnin County
powiat żniński  | 985  | 70,234  | Żnin | Barcin, Łabiszyn, Janowiec Wielkopolski | 6
Lipno County
powiat lipnowski  | 1,016  | 65,869  | Lipno | Skępe, Dobrzyń nad Wisłą | 9
Aleksandrów County
powiat aleksandrowski  | 476  | 55,150  | Aleksandrów Kujawski | Ciechocinek, Nieszawa | 9
Chełmno County
powiat chełmiński  | 528  | 52,018  | Chełmno |  | 7
Tuchola County
powiat tucholski  | 1,075  | 48,329  | Tuchola |  | 6
Mogilno County
powiat mogileński  | 676  | 45,756  | Mogilno | Strzelno | 4
Golub-Dobrzyń County
powiat golubsko-dobrzyński  | 613  | 45,059  | Golub-Dobrzyń | Kowalewo Pomorskie | 6
Rypin County
powiat rypiński  | 587  | 43,618  | Rypin |  | 6
Sępólno County
powiat sępoleński  | 791  | 41,055  | Sępólno Krajeńskie | Więcbork, Kamień Krajeński | 4
Radziejów County
powiat radziejowski  | 607  | 40,546  | Radziejów | Piotrków Kujawski | 7
Grudziądz County
powiat grudziądzki  | 728  | 40,181  | Grudziądz *  | Łasin, Radzyń Chełmiński | 6
Wąbrzeźno County
powiat wąbrzeski  | 501  | 34,297  | Wąbrzeźno |  | 5
* seat not part of the county

## Protected areas[edit]

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[edit]

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

* Golub Castle

* Market Square in Chełmno

* Liberty Square in Bydgoszcz

* 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

## See also[edit]

* Pomeranian Voivodeship
* West Pomeranian Voivodeship
* Kuyavian-Pomeranian (European Parliament constituency)
* Pomeranian-Kuyavian Derby

## Notes[edit]

1. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Subnational HDI - Global Data Lab". globaldatalab.org. Radboud University Nijmegen. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
2. ^ "Kujawsko-Pomorskie invites you!". Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego. 2007. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ a b GUS. "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
5. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.
6. ^ "Kuyavian-Pomeranian Regional Assembly elections". State Electoral Commission. Retrieved 2011-05-28.

## External links[edit]

* Visit Kuiavia-Pomerania
* (in Polish)Government of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
* The Official Tourism Website of Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
* Blog about Tourismus in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodship

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* Aleksandrów
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* Bydgoszcz
* Chełmno
* Golub-Dobrzyń
* Grudziądz
* Inowrocław
* Lipno
* Mogilno
* Nakło
* Radziejów
* Rypin
* Sępólno
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