Gmina Tolkmicko (Polish: gmina Tolkmicko) is an urban‑rural administrative district (gmina) in Elbląg County, Warmian‑Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.
Geography
- Seat: The town of Tolkmicko, situated on the Vistula Lagoon.
- Area: Approximately 225.86 km².
- Location: Lies in the historic region of Warmia, bordering the Vistula Lagoon to the north and adjacent to the city of Elbląg to the south‑west.
Population (as of 2006, the most recent official data publicly available)
- Total population: 8,495.
- Urban population (town of Tolkmicko): 2,718.
- Rural population: 5,777.
Administrative structure
Gmina Tolkmicko is classified as an urban‑rural gmina, meaning it encompasses both the town of Tolkmicko (the urban part) and a number of surrounding villages and settlements (the rural part).
Villages and settlements (selected)
- Bądze
- Brzeg
- Dzierzgonka
- Kobyla Łąka
- Komorowo
- Ładunek
- Łęcze
- Llamino
- Lipniki
- Małszewo
- Nowa Wieś
- Nowy Dwór Elbląski
- Pomianowo
- Prądzonka
- Przędzel
- Rembielin
- Siedlino
- Śledzie
- Stare Piekło
- Stare Sarnowo
- Wólka Szczytna
- Żółwinko
Neighbouring units
Gmina Tolkmicko shares borders with:
- The city of Elbląg (city county).
- The gminas of Elbląg, Godkowo, Markusy, Milejewo, and Pasłęk.
- The Vistula Lagoon (water boundary).
History and notable features
- The town of Tolkmicko received town rights in the Middle Ages and has historically served as a local centre for trade and fishing on the Vistula Lagoon.
- The gmina contains several protected natural areas, including parts of the Vistula Lagoon coastal zone, which are important for bird habitats and waterfowl.
Transport
- Road connections link Tolkmicko with Elbląg via national and voivodeship roads.
- The proximity to the Vistula Lagoon provides access to maritime activities, though the gmina does not have a major commercial port.
Governance
- The gmina is governed by a mayor (wójt for rural areas, burmistrz for the town) and a council elected every five years, in accordance with Polish local government law.
Statistical codes
- TERYT (National Official Register of Territorial Division) code: 1805050.
All figures are based on the latest available statistics from Poland’s Central Statistical Office (GUS) as of 2006; newer data may show changes in population or administrative adjustments.
