Chrzanów Poviat - poviat in Poland, in in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, reconstructed in 1999 as part of an administrative reform. Its seat is in the city Chrzanów. The Chrzanów Poviat was established for the first time in the years 1853-1854 as one of the two poviats of the Grand Duchy of Kraków in the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria. The capital of the poviat - Chrzanów is situated in between Krakow and Katowice, less than 40 km from the center designated by cartographers Europe.
Geography
- Geographical coordinates of the district capital: 50 ° 08′00 ″ N 19 ° 24′00 ″ E
- The area of the district is 371.60 km²
- Population of the district 128,000 (2011)
- Population density of 344.32 people / km²
- Population in cities 62.87%
- Arable land 25.17%
- Forests and forest land - 40.02%.
The southern border of the poviat is marked by a river Vistula, and its left tributary, the Chechło River, is the largest of the local rivers.
The Chrzanów Poviat is located on the south-western edge Kraków-Częstochowa Upland, on the border with Silesian Upland.
An administrative division
The poviat consists of:
- urban-rural communes: Alwernia, Chrzanów, Libiąż, Trzebinia
- rural communes: Babice
- cities: Alwernia, Chrzanów, Libiąż, Trzebinia.
Neighboring counties
The Chrzanów district borders with the following counties: Oświęcim, Wadowicki, Krakow, in Olkusz and with the city Jaworzno (located in Silesian Voivodeship).
Drive
There are three direct exits to the A4 motorway within Chrzanów. As a result, the Chrzanów poviat has a fast road connection with Krakow, Katowice and Wroclaw.
Economy
In the Second Polish Republic, the city developed as a locomotive and machine production center (in 1920 the "First Locomotive Factory in Poland" S.A. - Fablok was established here), which was the only company producing steam locomotives at that time. Soon, in 1928, the Stella Fireproof Materials Plant was established, supplying the metallurgy with chamotte materials and refractory ceramics. In 1930, the flooding of the "Matylda" mine ended the period of zinc and lead ore extraction.
After World War II, the food industry developed in Chrzanów (among others, meat plants, a dairy and a cold store were established) and the production of building materials.
Nature conservation
Forest areas are part of the Chrzanów Forest District, part of which is Krakow Valleys Landscape Park and Tenczyński Landscape Park.
In addition, to protect particularly valuable places, nature reserves have been created:
There is also the area of the protected landscape of Dobra – Wilkoszyn in Jaworzno, the ecological site of Podbuczyna in Trzebinia and numerous natural monuments.
Historical monuments
The Chrzanów Poviat is an excellent place for urban tourism. Among the bustle of the streets there will be interesting, historic places that will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Numerous evidence of former glory in the form of sacred buildings, castles, manors and residences, in a word of monuments, can be found both in Chrzanów (the most, the most interesting) and in Alwernia, Babice, Libiąż and Trzebinia. It is worth, among others visit the ruins of the castle in Lipowiec, as well as the Nadwiślański Ethnographic Park at the foot of the castle hill. The baroque monastery of oo. Bernardine in Alwernia and historic village churches scattered throughout the district. On rainy days, you can visit museums or listen to a concert at the Zieleniewski Manor. You can also plan trips to Oświęcim, Krakow and nearby Wadowice.
Folk culture
It is also one of the most important centers of folk culture in the region. Traditions are carefully cared for and passed down from generation to generation. Singing groups, storytellers, Rural Housewives' Clubs are undoubtedly an attraction at regional and national folklore events. There are many cyclical events, including the celebration of the Days of Cities and Village, in the Vistula Ethnographic Park in Wygiełzów, the annual Festival of Chamber and Organ Music and a competition of regional dishes, the regional dish - "Cabana Potatoes," at the autumn Potatoes Festival after Cabansk. Every year, the Alwernia Shooter is also organized - an indulgence in the monastery of O. Bernardine in Alwernia, so called because of the old habit of shooting mortars.
Recreation
Chrzanów and its vicinity are rich in forest areas attractive in terms of recreation, with marked hiking and cycling routes. The varied and interesting geological structure as well as the topography encourage hiking. Among the forest areas belonging to Chrzanów there is a large reservoir for anglers Groble.
Ziemia Chrzanów encourages tourists to go hiking, biking and horseback riding. The package of tourist attractions of each commune includes prepared routes that lead around the most beautiful parts of the poviat. Prepared educational paths allow you to discover natural and geological wonders of nature.
Kozi Bród, Lake Balaton and Chechło Lagoon in Trzebinia and Skowronek in Alwernia, on warm sunny days, attract many poviat residents and tourists.
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