Gmina Płośnica

Gmina Płośnica
Płośnica Commune
Gmina
Coordinates (Płośnica): 53°17′N 20°1′E / 53.283°N 20.017°ECoordinates: 53°17′N 20°1′E / 53.283°N 20.017°E
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Warmian-Masurian
County Działdowo
Seat Płośnica
Area
  Total 163.09 km2 (62.97 sq mi)
Population (2006)
  Total 5,896
  Density 36/km2 (94/sq mi)

Gmina Płośnica is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Działdowo County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland. Its seat is the village of Płośnica, which lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) north-west of Działdowo and 65 km (40 mi) south-west of the regional capital Olsztyn.

The gmina covers an area of 163.09 square kilometres (63.0 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 5,896.

The gmina contains part of the protected area called Wel Landscape Park.

Villages

Gmina Płośnica contains the villages and settlements of Gralewo, Gródki, Gruszka, Jabłonowo, Mały Łęck, Murawki, Niechłonin, Płośnica, Prioma, Przełęk Duży, Rutkowice, Skurpie, Turza Mała, Wielki Łęck and Zalesie.

Neighbouring gminas

Gmina Płośnica is bordered by the gminas of Działdowo, Kuczbork-Osada, Lidzbark and Rybno.

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