Gmina Piecki is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Mrągowo County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the village of Piecki.
Geography
The gmina is located in the southeastern part of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. It borders the gminas of Mrągowo, Mikołajki, Ruciane-Nida, Świętajno, Dźwierzuty, and Sorkwity. The total area of the gmina is approximately 314 km² (314.11–314.59 km² depending on the source).
Over 50% of the gmina's area is covered by forests, which in the eastern part belong to the Masurian Landscape Park (Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy). About 10% of the gmina's area is occupied by lakes, the largest of which is Lake Mokre (841 ha).
Demographics
As of 2018, the gmina had a population of 7,625. More recent data (2025/2026) indicates approximately 7,082–7,099 inhabitants, giving a population density of about 22.5 persons per km². The largest village is Piecki itself, with approximately 2,941 residents (as of December 2025).
Administrative Division
The gmina is divided into 24 sołectwa (administrative units) plus one osiedle (housing estate). It encompasses 51 localities, including:
Babięta, Bobrówko, Brejdyny, Cierzpięty, Czaszkowo, Dłużec, Dobry Lasek, Gant, Głogno, Goleń, Jakubowo, Krutyń, Krutyński Piecek, Lipowo, Machary, Mojtyny, Nawiady, Nowe Kiełbonki, Piecki, Prusinowo, Rosocha, Stare Kiełbonki, Szklarnia, Zgon, Zyzdrojowy Piecek, and others.
Economy and Infrastructure
The gmina is predominantly rural and forested, with tourism playing a significant role due to its location in the Masurian Lake District. The seat village of Piecki provides administrative and commercial services. The gmina has a water supply connection rate of 98.5% of buildings, while about 44.7% are connected to the sewerage system.
Culture and Education
The gmina operates several educational and cultural institutions, including:
- Szkoła Podstawowa im. Karola Wojtyły in Piecki (primary school)
- Szkoła Podstawowa in Nawiady (primary school)
- Samorządowe Przedszkole "Słoneczny Zakątek" in Piecki (preschool)
- Gminny Ośrodek Kultury "PEGAZ" in Piecki (cultural center), which includes the Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna im. Ernsta Wiecherta (public library)
- Muzeum Regionalne im. Walentyny Dermackiej z Sapiehów in Piecki (regional museum)
Government
The head of the gmina administration is the Wójt (Mayor). As of available records, the current Wójt is Agnieszka Anna Kurczewska. The gmina's official contact address is Urząd Gminy Piecki, ul. Zwycięstwa 34, 11-710 Piecki.
Tourism and Attractions
The gmina lies within the Masurian Lake District and offers numerous tourist attractions, including:
- The Krutyń river and canoeing trails
- The Leśniczówka Wiecherta in Piersławek (forester's lodge associated with writer Ernst Wiechert)
- Historic churches (e.g., the 1603 church in Nawiady, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Piecki)
- Nature reserves: Czapliniec, Czaplisko Ławny Lasek, Królewska Sosna
- Numerous lakes and forest areas within the Masurian Landscape Park
Transportation
The gmina is accessible via regional roads connecting it to Mrągowo, Mikołajki, and other towns in the region. The nearest major city is Olsztyn, approximately 50 km to the west.
References
- Official website of Gmina Piecki: www.gminapiecki.pl
- BIP (Public Information Bulletin) of Gmina Piecki: bip.piecki.com.pl
- Główny Urząd Statystyczny (Statistics Poland) data
