Gmina Białowieża
Gmina Białowieża is a rural gmina (administrative district) in Hajnówka County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland, on the border with Belarus. Its seat is the village of Białowieża, which lies approximately 21 kilometres (13 mi) east of Hajnówka and 66 km (41 mi) south-east of the regional capital Białystok.
Gmina Białowieża
Białowieża Commune | |
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 Coat of arms | |
| Coordinates (Białowieża): 52°42′4″N 23°52′10″E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
| County | Hajnówka |
| Seat | Białowieża |
| Area | |
| • Total | 203.2 km2 (78.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 2,691 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.bialowieza.gmina.pl/ |
The gmina covers an area of 203.2 square kilometres (78.5 sq mi), and as of 2006 its total population is 2,691.
Villages
Gmina Białowieża contains the villages and settlements of Białowieża, Czerlonka, Grudki, Podcerkwy, Podolany, Pogorzelce, Przewłoka, Teremiski and Zwierzyniec.
Neighbouring gminas
Gmina Białowieża is bordered by the gminas of Hajnówka, Narew and Narewka. It also borders Belarus.
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