Stara Gadka is a village in central Poland. Administratively, it is situated within the district (gmina) of Rzgów, which is part of Łódź East County (powiat łódzki wschodni) in the Łódź Voivodeship. The settlement lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the regional capital, Łódź, and is positioned near the confluence of local road networks that connect it with nearby towns and rural communities.
Geographically, Stara Gadka is located at roughly 51°48′ N latitude and 19°30′ E longitude. The area is characterized by a mixed agricultural and residential landscape typical of the Łódź region.
According to the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment (TERYT) maintained by Poland’s Central Statistical Office (GUS), Stara Gadka is officially recognized as a distinct locality. Detailed demographic statistics such as the current population size are not provided in the readily available national registers; thus, precise figures are unavailable in this entry.
The name “Stara Gadka” is of Polish origin, with “Stara” meaning “old” and “Gadka” potentially derived from a local toponym or historic landowner’s name. Similar naming patterns are common in the region, indicating a settlement that may have historical roots predating nearby newer villages named “Nowa Gadka” (“New Gadka”).
No major historical events, cultural institutions, or notable figures are documented in widely accessible reference sources specifically associated with Stara Gadka. The village primarily functions as part of the broader administrative and socio‑economic framework of the Łódź Voivodeship.