Gmina Brańsk
Gmina Brańsk
Brańsk Commune | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Gmina Brańsk | |
| Coordinates (Brańsk): 52°45′N 22°50′E / 52.750°N 22.833°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
| County | Bielsk |
| Seat | Brańsk |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Krzysztof Jaworowski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 227.3 km2 (87.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 6,370 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 17-120 |
| Area code | +48 085 |
| Car plates | BBI |
| Website | http://www.ug.bransk.wrotapodlasia.pl/ |
Gmina Brańsk [braɲsk] is a rural gmina (Polish:gmina wiejska) in Bielsk County, Podlaskie Voivodeship. It is located in north-eastern Poland.
Etymology[edit]
The name Brańsk comes from the river Bronka, a nearby tributary of the Nurzec River.
Geography[edit]
Gmina Brańsk is located in the geographical region of Europe known as the Wysoczyzny Podlasko – Białoruskie (Podlaskie and Belarus Plateau) and the mezoregion known as the Równina Bielska (Bielska Plain).
The gmina covers an area of 227.3 square kilometres (87.8 sq mi).
Location[edit]
It is located approximately:
- 140 kilometres (87.0 mi) north-east of Warsaw, the capital of Poland
- 69 kilometres (42.9 mi) south-west of Białystok, the capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship
- 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) west of Bielsk Podlaski, the seat of Bielsk County
Climate[edit]
The region has a continental climate which is characterized by high temperatures during summer and long and frosty winters . The average amount of rainfall during the year exceeds 550 millimetres (21.7 in).
Rivers[edit]
Three rivers pass through the Gmina:
- The Nurzec River, a tributary of the Bug River
- The Siennica River, a tributary of the Nurzec River
- The Czarna River, a tributary of the Nurzec River
Demographics[edit]
Detailed data as of 31 December 2007:[1]
| Total | Women | Men | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | Number | % | Number | % | Number | % |
| Population | 6,370 | 100 | 3,127 | 49.1 | 3,243 | 50.9 |
| Population Density (persons/km²) |
28.0 | 13.8 | 14.3 | |||
Municipal government[edit]
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Its seat is the town of Brańsk, although the town is not part of the territory of the gmina.
Executive branch[edit]
The chief executive of the government is the mayor (Polish: wójt).
Legislative branch[edit]
The legislative portion of the government is the Council (Polish: Rada) composed of the President (Polish: Przewodniczący), the Vice President (Polish: Wiceprzewodniczący) and thirteen councilors.
Villages[edit]
The following villages are contained within the gmina:
Bronka, Brzeźnica, Burchaty, Chojewo, Chojewo-Kolonia, Chrościanka, Dębowo, Domanowo, Ferma, Glinnik, Holonki, Jarmarkowszczyzna, Kadłubówka, Kalnica, Kalnowiec, Kiersnowo, Kiersnówek, Kiewłaki, Klichy, Konotopa, Koszewo, Lubieszcze, Majerowizna, Markowo, Mień, Nowosady, Oleksin, Olędy, Olędzkie, Olszewek, Olszewo, Otapy, Pace, Pasieka, Patoki, Pietraszki, Płonowo, Poletyły, Popławy, Pruszanka Stara, Pruszanka-Baranki, Puchały Nowe, Puchały Stare, Spieszyn, Szmurły, Ściony, Świrydy, Widźgowo, Załuskie Koronne, Załuskie Kościelne, Zanie.
Neighbouring political subdivisions[edit]
Gmina Brańsk is bordered by the town of Brańsk and the Gminy of Bielsk Podlaski, Boćki, Dziadkowice, Grodzisk, Klukowo, Nowe Piekuty, Poświętne, Rudka, Szepietowo and Wyszki.
Transport[edit]
Roads and Highways[edit]
Gmina Brańsk is at the intersection of a National Road and a Voivodeship Road:
- National Road 66
DK 66 - Zambrów - Brańsk - Bielsk Podlaski - Kleszczele - Czeremcha - Połowce Border Crossing (Belarus) - Voivodeship Road 681
DW 681 - Roszki-Wodźki - Łapy - Brańsk - Ciechanowiec
Public Transport[edit]
Bus Service[edit]
Regular bus service is provided in the town of Brańsk by Państwowa Komunikacja Samochodowa (State Car Communication, PKS) via PKS Bielsk Podlaskie, PKS Białystok and PKS Siemiatycze
Rail Service[edit]
The closest passenger train service is provided by Polskie Koleje Państwowe (Polish State Railways, PKP) SA from the following stations:
- Szepietowo - express & local service to Warsaw and Białystok - 28 kilometres (17.4 mi) northwest
- Bielsk Podlaski - express & local service to Siedlce and Białystok - 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) east
Nearby Attractions[edit]
- Sanktuarium Matki Bożej Pojedniania w Hodyszewie (Our Lady of Hodyszewo Sanctuary) in Hodyzewo - 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest
- Ossoliński Palace in Rudka - 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west
References[edit]
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) Population: Size and Structure by Administrative Division" (in Polish). 2007-12-31. Archived from the original on 2008-05-05.
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