Oświęcim County

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Oświęcim County

Name

Oświęcim County

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Oświęcim County is a unit of territorial administration located in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland. Established on January 1, 1999, following local government reforms, it's centered around the town of Oświęcim. The county is historically significant due to containing the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Statistics

Area

406.03 km²

Population

148,899

Location