Gmina Nowa Słupia is a rural gmina (administrative district) located in Kielce County within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of south‑central Poland. The administrative seat of the gmina is the village of Nowa Słupia, which lies approximately 34 km east of the regional capital Kielce.
Geography
The gmina covers an area of roughly 117.7 km² (45.5 sq mi). It is situated on the western slopes of the Świętokrzyskie (Holy Cross) Mountains and includes parts of the protected area known as the Świętokrzyski Landscape Park. The terrain is characterized by a mixture of forested hills, agricultural land, and small watercourses, notably the Wieprz and Lubzina rivers.
Population
According to the latest available data from the Polish Central Statistical Office (GUS) for 2023, Gmina Nowa Słupia has a total population of about 5,800 inhabitants. The population density is consequently low, reflecting its predominantly rural character.
Administrative Composition
Gmina Nowa Słupia comprises the following villages and settlements:
- Bodzentyn (partly)
- Brzeźnica
- Brzeziny
- Czarny Potok
- Dąbrówka
- Dolina
- Gaj
- Huta Stara
- Karsy
- Kostrze
- Łączka
- Lubska
- Nowa Słupia (seat)
- Olszyny
- Ostrowy
- Piaski
- Podlasie
- Przezwody
- Rzodkiew
- Stara Słupia
- Stróża
- Trzcianka
- Wymysłów
- Zajezierze
Economy and Infrastructure
The local economy is based primarily on agriculture, forestry, and small‑scale tourism. The presence of the Świętokrzyski Landscape Park attracts visitors interested in hiking, nature observation, and cultural heritage sites such as the historic wooden architecture of the region. Road connections include voivodeship road 738, which links the gmina with neighboring towns and the broader regional road network.
Education and Culture
Educational facilities within the gmina consist of several primary schools and a secondary school located in Nowa Słupia. Cultural activities are organized by the Gmina Cultural Centre, which hosts events related to folk traditions, regional history, and local arts.
Governance
The gmina is governed by an elected council (rada gminy) and an executive head (wójt). The current wójt, as of the 2022 local elections, is Andrzej Mateja. The administrative authorities are responsible for local planning, public utilities, social services, and maintenance of communal infrastructure.
Neighbouring Gminas
Gmina Nowa Słupia shares borders with the following gminas: Gmina Bodzentyn to the north, Gmina Mniów to the east, Gmina Suchedniów to the southeast, Gmina Pawłów to the south, and Gmina Busko-Zdrój to the west.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank, 2023.
- Official website of Gmina Nowa Słupia, https://nowaslupia.pl (accessed April 2026).