Gmina Żyraków is a rural administrative district (gmina) in Dębica County, located within the Subcarpathian Voivodeship of south‑eastern Poland. The seat of the gmina is the village of Żyraków, situated approximately 4 km north of the town of Dębica and about 44 km west of Rzeszów, the regional capital.
Geography
The gmina covers an area of roughly 106 km². Its terrain is characteristic of the Sandomierz Basin, with a mix of agricultural fields, forests, and small waterways. The region lies in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, although the gmina itself is predominantly low‑lying.
Population
According to data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS) for the year 2006, Gmina Żyraków had a total population of approximately 13,000 inhabitants. More recent population figures are not provided in the available sources; therefore, the current number of residents may differ.
Administrative Structure
Gmina Żyraków comprises a number of villages and settlements, including the seat Żyraków itself and other localities such as Borowa, Chodaczów, Dąbrowa, Golcowa, and Golejów. These villages function as the basic units of local governance within the gmina.
Neighbouring Gminas
The gmina shares borders with the town of Dębica and the gminas of Dębica, Radzyń, Przecław, and Czarna. These neighboring units form part of the broader administrative landscape of Dębica County.
Governance
The local government is headed by a wójt (village mayor) elected by the residents, who administer public services, local infrastructure, and development initiatives in accordance with Polish law and the statutes of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS), “Local Data Bank”, 2006.
- Official website of Gmina Żyraków (in Polish).
Note: All figures are derived from the most recent publicly available statistical reports; newer data may not be reflected.
