Gmina Wschowa

Wschowa (pronounced Fs-hova [ˈfsxɔva], German: Fraustadt) is a town in the Lubusz Voivodeship in western Poland with 13,875 inhabitants (2019). It is the capital of Wschowa County and a significant tourist site containing many important historical monuments. It is part of the historic region of Greater Poland. Once an important royal city of Poland, due to its 18th-century history, it is sometimes called the "unofficial capital of Poland".

Wschowa County (Polish: powiat wschowski) is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in Lubusz Voivodeship, western Poland. It was created in 2002 out of three gminas which previously belonged to Nowa Sól County. Its administrative seat and largest town is Wschowa, which lies 57 km (35 mi) east of Zielona Góra and 126 km (78 mi) south-east of Gorzów Wielkopolski. The county also contains the towns of Sława, lying 18 km (11 mi) north-west of Wschowa, and Szlichtyngowa, 10 km (6 mi) south of Wschowa. The county covers an area of 624.82 square kilometres (241.2 sq mi). As of 2019 its total population is 38,960, out of which the population of Wschowa is 13,875, that of Sława is 4,321, that of Szlichtyngowa is 1,278, and the rural population is 19,486.

The Battle of Fraustadt was fought on 2 February 1706 (O.S.) / 3 February 1706 (Swedish calendar) / 13 February 1706 (N.S.) between Sweden and Saxony-Poland and their Russian allies near Fraustadt (now Wschowa) in Poland. During the Battle of Fraustadt on February 3, August II was only 120 km away, with a cavalry force about 8,000 men strong. According to Cathal Nolan that caused Swedish General Rehnskiöld to rush to engage Schulenburg. The Swedes were outnumbered by more than two to one by Saxons, mercenaries, and Russians. Ignoring the odds, Rehnsköld attacked the enemy's well-entrenched position. He sent cavalry to drive off defending Saxon horse on either wing and complete a classic double envelopment. The manoeuvre meant they could attack from behind into the center rear of the enemy's main line. The result was 8,000 Russian deaths and 5,000 Saxons and German mercenaries taken prisoner. The battle is a textbook example of a perfect pincer movement and was one of Sweden's key victories in the Great Northern War.

Konradowo [kɔnraˈdɔvɔ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Wschowa and 57 km (35 mi) east of Zielona Góra.

Nowe Ogrody [ˈnɔvɛ ɔˈɡrɔdɨ] (German: Neugrätz) is a settlement in the administrative district of Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.

Przyczyna Górna [pʂɨˈt͡ʂɨna ˈɡurna] (German: Ober Pritschen) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) west of Wschowa and 55 km (34 mi) east of Zielona Góra.

Buczyna [buˈt͡ʂɨna] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north of Wschowa and 57 km (35 mi) east of Zielona Góra.

Przyczyna Dolna [pʂɨˈt͡ʂɨna ˈdɔlna] (German: Nieder Pritschen) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.

Nowa Wieś [ˈnɔva ˈvjɛɕ] (German: Neudorf) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.

Kandlewo [kanˈdlɛvɔ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.

Siedlnica [ɕɛdlˈnit͡sa] (German: Zedlitz) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) south-east of Wschowa and 61 km (38 mi) east of Zielona Góra. The village has a population of 882. The village has several attractions for tourists (mainly from Germany), such as the church the name of the Birth of Saint Mary and John the Baptist, two castles - one from the 17th century, the other from the 18th century.

Tylewice [tɨlɛˈvit͡sɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wschowa, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) north-west of Wschowa and 53 km (33 mi) east of Zielona Góra.