Gmina Wielichowo is an urban‑rural gmina (administrative district) in Grodzisk Wielkopolski County, within the Greater Poland Voivodeship of west‑central Poland. The gmina’s administrative seat and only town is Wielichowo, which lies approximately 13 km south of Grodzisk Wielkopolski and 48 km south‑west of the regional capital Poznań.
Geography
- Area: 107.43 km² (according to the Polish Central Statistical Office).
- Location: The gmina is situated in the historic region of Greater Poland. It is bordered by the gminas of Kamieniec, Granowo, and others within the same county and neighboring counties.
Demographics
- Population: As of the 2006 official census, Gmina Wielichowo had a total population of 6,153 inhabitants. The population is distributed between the urban centre (the town of Wielichowo) and the surrounding rural areas.
Administrative Structure
- Seat: The town of Wielichowo serves as the administrative centre.
- Settlements: In addition to the town, the gmina encompasses a number of villages and settlements. While the complete list of villages is extensive, they include communities such as Bieganowo, Charcice, Dąbrowa, Grotów, Kąkolewo, Łubno, Murzynowo, Ptaszkowo, and Sędzin, among others.
Economy and Infrastructure
The gmina’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, small‑scale manufacturing, and local services. Transportation links include regional roads that connect Wielichowo with neighboring towns and the broader Greater Poland region.
Historical Context
Gmina Wielichowo, like many administrative units in Greater Poland, was established in its present form following the local government reforms of 1999, which reorganised Poland’s territorial division into voivodeships, counties, and gminas.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny), Local Data Bank, 2006 census.
- Official website of Gmina Wielichowo (provides current administrative and demographic information).
