Gmina Janów, Silesian Voivodeship

For other places with the same name, see Gmina Janów.
Gmina Janów
Janów Commune
Gmina

Coat of arms
Coordinates (Janów): 50°43′26″N 19°26′10″E / 50.72389°N 19.43611°E / 50.72389; 19.43611Coordinates: 50°43′26″N 19°26′10″E / 50.72389°N 19.43611°E / 50.72389; 19.43611
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Silesian
County Częstochowa County
Seat Janów
Area
 • Total 146.96 km2 (56.74 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 6,019
 • Density 41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Website http://www.janow.pl

Gmina Janów is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Częstochowa County, Silesian Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Its seat is the village of Janów, which lies approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Częstochowa and 61 km (38 mi) north-east of the regional capital Katowice.

The gmina covers an area of 146.96 square kilometres (56.7 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 6,019.

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

Villages

Gmina Janów contains the villages and settlements of Apolonka, Bystrzanowice, Bystrzanowice-Dwór, Czepurka, Góry Gorzkowskie, Hucisko, Janów, Lgoczanka, Lipnik, Lusławice, Okrąglik, Pabianice, Piasek, Ponik, Siedlec, Skowronów, Śmiertny Dąb, Sokole Pole, Teodorów, Zagórze, Złoty Potok and Żuraw.

Neighbouring gminas

Gmina Janów is bordered by the gminas of Lelów, Mstów, Niegowa, Olsztyn, Przyrów and Żarki.

References


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