Niegowiec is a village located in the administrative district of Gmina Nowy Żmigród, within Jasło County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-west of Nowy Żmigród, 14 km (9 mi) south of Jasło, and 61 km (38 mi) south-west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Location and Geography Niegowiec is situated in the historical region of Lesser Poland (Małopolska), specifically within the administrative boundaries of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The village's geographical setting is characteristic of the Carpathian foothills, featuring a landscape of hills, valleys, and agricultural land often interspersed with forests. Its location in a rural area provides a tranquil environment typical of smaller Polish villages. The village is connected to nearby settlements and the wider road network via local routes.
Administration Administratively, Niegowiec is classified as a rural village (wieś) and falls under the following hierarchy of local and regional government in Poland:
- Voivodeship (Province): Subcarpathian Voivodeship (Województwo podkarpackie)
- County (Powiat): Jasło County (Powiat jasielski)
- Commune (Gmina): Gmina Nowy Żmigród
Local governance is managed by the authorities of the Gmina Nowy Żmigród, which is responsible for the provision of local services and infrastructure for the village and its surrounding areas.
Demographics As is common for smaller rural settlements in Poland, specific demographic data for Niegowiec is typically aggregated at the gmina level. The village maintains a modest population, characteristic of agricultural and residential communities in the region.