Gmina Choszczno

Choszczno County (Polish: powiat choszczeński) is a unit of territorial administration and local government (powiat) in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-western Poland. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat and largest town is Choszczno, which lies 62 kilometres (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. The county contains three other towns: Recz, 15 km (9 mi) north-east of Choszczno, Pełczyce, 16 km (10 mi) south-west of Choszczno, and Drawno, 24 km (15 mi) east of Choszczno. The county covers an area of 1,327.95 square kilometres (512.7 sq mi). As of 2006 its total population is 50,066, out of which the population of Choszczno is 15,753, that of Recz is 2,995, that of Pełczyce is 2,698, that of Drawno is 2,399, and the rural population is 26,221. The county includes the lake districts of Pojezierze Choszczeńskie, Pojezierze Myśliborskie, Pojezierze Ińskie and Równina Drawska. Within Gmina Drawno is a large forest (Puszcza Drawska) which is part of the Drawno National Park.

Choszczno [ˈxɔʂt͡ʂnɔ] (German: Arnswalde) is a town in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. As of December 2021, the town has a population of 14,831. The town is in a marshy district between the river Stobnica and Klukom lake, 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Stargard and on the main railway line between Szczecin and Poznań. Besides the Gothic church, there are a number of historical buildings from the 19th century industrial period namely, a gasification plant and a water pressure tower which dominates the town's skyline. Choszczno is the administrative centre of Choszczno County. The town was badly affected by the Second World War: 80% of its buildings were damaged or destroyed. The town was rebuilt and is now a center for local government of the Choszczno commune (Polish: gmina). Due to its microclimate the town has become a rehabilitation center for convalescing patients. The close proximity of the lakes has made it a tourist destination for water sports. It has also become a popular destination for golf, as it is home to Modry Las, a top ranked European golf course. Other tourist attractions are 'Wodny Raj' aqua park and Drawieński National Park, located 20 km (12 mi) to the east near the town of Drawno. Choszczno has a strong military tradition and is the home base for the 2nd Artillery Regiment, which is part of the 12th Mechanised Division headquartered in Szczecin. The town's industries include: machinery, and the manufacture of clothing, animal feeds and starch.

Choszczno railway station is a railway station serving the town of Choszczno, in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. The station is located on the Poznań–Szczecin railway and the now closed Grzmiąca–Kostrzyn railway. The train services are operated by PKP and Przewozy Regionalne. The station was known as Arnswalde until 1945.

Płoki [ˈpwɔki] (German: Wilhelmsburg) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Choszczno and 63 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Szczepanka [ʂt͡ʂɛˈpanka] (German: Karlsburg) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) south-east of Choszczno and 63 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Rudniki [rudˈniki] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Choszczno and 63 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Sułowo [suˈwɔvɔ] (German: Friedrichsruh) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Choszczno and 62 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Pakość [ˈpakɔɕt͡ɕ] is a village located in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-west of Choszczno and 60 km (37 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. It is located within the historic region of Pomerania.

Koplin [ˈkɔplin] (German: Kopplinsthal) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Choszczno (Arnswalde) and 61 km (38 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin (Stettin). For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Oraczewice [ɔrat͡ʂɛˈvit͡sɛ] (German: Helmersruh) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Choszczno and 61 km (38 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.

Gostyczyn [ɡɔsˈtɨt͡ʂɨn] (German: Gastingen) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of Choszczno and 64 km (40 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin.

Stawin [ˈstavin] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Choszczno, within Choszczno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) west of Choszczno and 60 km (37 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.