Gmina Kampinos

Gmina Kampinos is a rural commune (gmina) in Warsaw West County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. Its seat is the village of Kampinos, which lies approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi) west of Warsaw.

The gmina covers an area of 84.13 square kilometres (32.5 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 4,306. It is notable for encompassing a significant portion of the Kampinos National Park.

Location and Geography

Gmina Kampinos is situated within the administrative boundaries of Warsaw West County, in the western part of the Masovian Voivodeship. The landscape is primarily flat, characterized by forests, meadows, and agricultural land. A significant portion of the gmina is integrated within the Kampinos National Park, a large protected area featuring diverse ecosystems, including forests, dunes, and wetlands.

Administrative Structure

As a gmina, Kampinos is a basic unit of local government in Poland. It possesses its own elected council and administration responsible for managing local affairs, including infrastructure, education, social services, and environmental protection.

Economy

The economy of Gmina Kampinos is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The proximity to Warsaw and the presence of the Kampinos National Park attract tourists interested in nature and outdoor activities. Agricultural activities include crop cultivation and animal husbandry.

Villages

Aside from Kampinos, Gmina Kampinos contains the villages of Bieliny, Broszków, Czarnów, Grabnik, Jaktorów, Józefów, Kampinos A, Komorów, Lipków, Łazy, Podkampinos, Prusy, Puszcza Mariańska, Stare Gnatowice, Stare Polesie, Strzyżew, Szczytno, Wiejca, Wilkowiec, Zawady and Żukówka.

Neighbouring Communes

Gmina Kampinos is bordered by the communes of Brochów, Izabelin, Leszno, Leoncin and Teresin.