Gmina Dąbrówno is a rural administrative district (gmina) located in Ostróda County within the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship of northern Poland.
Geography
- Area: Approximately 150.57 km² (58.14 sq mi).
- Location: The gmina lies in the historic region of Masuria, roughly 30 km south‑south‑west of the county seat Ostróda and about 55 km south‑west of the regional capital Olsztyn.
Administration
- Seat: The village of Dąbrówno serves as the administrative center.
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Warmian-Masurian
- County: Ostróda
Population
- Total (as of 2006): 4,084 inhabitants.
- Density: Approximately 27 inhabitants per km².
Settlements
The gmina encompasses the following villages and settlements:
- Dąbrówno (seat)
- Bzowo
- Czarny Młyn
- Długołęka
- Goryń
- Gryżyna
- Karpacz
- Kiełpiny
- Łączno
- Łokcowo
- Mały Dąbrowa
- Marcinkowo
- Nieborowice
- Nowe Szczytno
- Opary
- Stary Dąbrowy
- Stary Szczytno
- Stróżewo
- Węgorzyce
- Złotki
Neighbouring Gminas
Gmina Dąbrówno shares borders with the following gminas:
- Gmina Grunwald (north)
- Gmina Ostróda (north‑east)
- Gmina Łukta (east)
- Gmina Barczewo (south‑east)
- Gmina Jedwabno (south)
- Gmina Młynary (west)
History
The area that now forms Gmina Dąbrówno has historically been part of the Masurian region. Following the administrative reforms of 1999 in Poland, the present boundaries of the gmina were established as part of the re‑organisation of local government, placing it within Ostróda County of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship.
Economy and Land Use
The gmina is primarily agricultural, with a landscape dominated by fields, forests, and small lakes typical of the Masurian countryside. Local economic activity centers on farming, forestry, and limited tourism related to the natural environment.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny), Local Data Bank, 2006 census.
- Official website of Gmina Dąbrówno (provides current administrative information).
All data presented are based on publicly available Polish government sources and the gmina’s official publications.
