Gmina Płaska

Gmina Płaska
Płaska Commune
Gmina

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Gmina Płaska within the Augustów County
Coordinates (Płaska): 53°54′N 23°15′E / 53.900°N 23.250°ECoordinates: 53°54′N 23°15′E / 53.900°N 23.250°E
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Podlaskie
County Augustów
Seat Płaska
Area
  Total 373.19 km2 (144.09 sq mi)
Population (2006)
  Total 2,555
  Density 6.8/km2 (18/sq mi)
Website http://www.plaska.pl

Gmina Płaska is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Augustów County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland, on the border with Belarus. Its seat is the village of Płaska, which lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Augustów and 88 km (55 mi) north of the regional capital Białystok.

The gmina covers an area of 373.19 square kilometres (144.1 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 2,555.

Villages

Gmina Płaska contains the villages and settlements of Dalny Las, Gorczyca, Gruszki, Hanus, Jałowy Róg, Jazy, Kielmin, Kopanica, Księży Mostek, Kudrynki, Lipiny, Lubinowo, Macharce, Mały Borek, Mikaszówka, Mołowiste, Muły, Osienniki, Ostryńskie, Perkuć, Płaska, Podmacharce, Przewięź, Rubcowo, Rudawka, Rygol, Serski Las, Serwy, Strzelcowizna, Sucha Rzeczka, Tartak and Trzy Kopce.

Neighbouring gminas

Gmina Płaska is bordered by the town of Augustów and by the gminas of Augustów, Giby, Lipsk, Nowinka and Sztabin. It also borders Belarus.

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