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|membership_title1 = Country
|membership_title1 = Country
|membership1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Poland (1928–1980).svg}} [[Polish People's Republic]] (1975–1989)<br>{{flagicon|Poland}} [[Poland|Third Republic of Poland]] (1989–1998)
|membership1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Poland (1928–1980).svg}} [[Polish People's Republic]] (1975–1989)<br>{{flagicon|Poland}} [[Poland|Third Republic of Poland]] (1989–1998)
|membership_title2 = [[Macroregion]]
|membership2 = [[Central Macroregion]] (1990–1998)


|stat_year1 = 1975
|stat_year1 = 1975
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|stat_pop1 = 2 154 700
|stat_pop1 = 2 154 700
|stat_year2 = 1997
|stat_year2 = 1997
|stat_area2 =
|stat_area2 = 3788
|stat_pop2 = 2 416 600
|stat_pop2 = 2 416 600
|stat_year3 = 1998
|stat_area3 = 3788
}}
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The '''Warsaw Voivodeship''',{{efn|[[Polish language|Polish]]: ''Województwo warszawskie''}} between 1975 and 1990 known as the '''Warsaw Capital Voivodeship''',{{efn|[[Polish language|Polish]]: ''województwo stołeczne warszawskie''}}<ref name=rMay/><ref name=namechange>''[https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19900210123 Ustawa z dnia 22 marca 1990 r. o terenowych organach rządowej administracji ogólnej]''</ref> was a [[Voivodeships of Poland|voivodeship]] ([[province]]) of the [[Polish People's Republic]] from 1975 to 1989, and the [[Poland|Third Republic of Poland]] from 1989 to 1998. Its capital was [[Warsaw]], and it was located in the central [[Masovia]]. It was established on 1 June 1975, from the part of the [[Warsaw Voivodeship (1944–1975)|Warsaw Voivodeship]], and a [[Independent city|city voivodeship]] of [[Warsaw]],<ref name=rMay>[http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19750160091 Ustawa z dnia 28 maja 1975 r. o dwustopniowym podziale administracyjnym Państwa oraz o zmianie ustawy o radach narodowych. (Dz.U. 1975 nr 16 poz. 91)].</ref> and existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established [[Masovian Voivodeship]].<Ref name=end>''Ustawa z dnia 24 lipca 1998 r. o wprowadzeniu zasadniczego trójstopniowego podziału terytorialnego państwa'' (Dz.U. z 1998 r. nr 96, poz. 603).</ref>
The '''Warsaw Voivodeship''',{{efn|[[Polish language|Polish]]: ''Województwo warszawskie''}} between 1975 and 1990 known as the '''Warsaw Capital Voivodeship''',{{efn|[[Polish language|Polish]]: ''województwo stołeczne warszawskie''}}<ref name=rMay/><ref name=namechange>''[https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19900210123 Ustawa z dnia 22 marca 1990 r. o terenowych organach rządowej administracji ogólnej]''</ref> was a [[Voivodeships of Poland|voivodeship]] ([[province]]) of the [[Polish People's Republic]] from 1975 to 1989, and the [[Poland|Third Republic of Poland]] from 1989 to 1998. Its capital was [[Warsaw]], and it was located in the central [[Masovia]]. It was established on 1 June 1975, from the part of the [[Warsaw Voivodeship (1944–1975)|Warsaw Voivodeship]], and a [[Independent city|city voivodeship]] of [[Warsaw]],<ref name=rMay>[http://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19750160091 Ustawa z dnia 28 maja 1975 r. o dwustopniowym podziale administracyjnym Państwa oraz o zmianie ustawy o radach narodowych. (Dz.U. 1975 nr 16 poz. 91)].</ref> and existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established [[Masovian Voivodeship]].<Ref name=end>''Ustawa z dnia 24 lipca 1998 r. o wprowadzeniu zasadniczego trójstopniowego podziału terytorialnego państwa'' (Dz.U. z 1998 r. nr 96, poz. 603).</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The Warsaw Capital Voivodeship was established on 1 June 1975, as part of the [[1975 administrative reform of Poland|administrative reform]], and was one of the [[Voivodeships of Poland|voivodeships]] (provinces) of the [[Polish People's Republic]]. It was formed from the part of the territory of the [[Warsaw Voivodeship (1944–1975)|Warsaw Voivodeship]], and a [[Independent city|city voivodeship]] of [[Warsaw]]. Its capital was located in [[Warsaw]].<ref name=rMay/> In 1975, it was inhabited by 2 154 700 people.<ref name=r75/>
The Warsaw Capital Voivodeship was established on 1 June 1975, as part of the [[1975 administrative reform of Poland|administrative reform]], and was one of the [[Voivodeships of Poland|voivodeships]] (provinces) of the [[Polish People's Republic]]. It was formed from the part of the territory of the [[Warsaw Voivodeship (1944–1975)|Warsaw Voivodeship]], and a [[Independent city|city voivodeship]] of [[Warsaw]], which became its capital.<ref name=rMay/> In 1975, it was inhabited by 2 154 700 people.<ref name=r75/>


On 9 December 1989, the Polish People's Republic was replaced by the [[Poland|Third Republic of Poland]].<ref name=NS>[[Dieter Nohlen]] & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p. 1491 {{ISBN|978-3-8329-5609-7}}</ref> In 1990, its name had been changed to ''Warsaw Voivodeship'',<ref name=namechange/> and it was classified as part of the [[Northern Macroregion]].<ref>''Polska, Kontynenty, Świat – Atlas geograficzny dla klas VI-VIII'', PPWK Warszawa-Wrocław, 1992.</ref> In 1997, it had a population of 2 418 400,<ref name=r1997/> and in 1998, it had an area of 3788 km². It existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established [[Masovian Voivodeship]].<ref name=end/>
On 9 December 1989, the Polish People's Republic was replaced by the [[Poland|Third Republic of Poland]].<ref name=NS>[[Dieter Nohlen]] & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p. 1491 {{ISBN|978-3-8329-5609-7}}</ref> In 1990, its name had been changed to ''Warsaw Voivodeship''.<ref name=namechange/> In 1997, it had a population of 2 418 400, and an area of 3788 km².<ref name=r1997/> It existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established [[Masovian Voivodeship]].<ref name=end/>


== Subdivisions ==
== Subdivisions ==
[[File:Woj49rejony.png|thumb|left|220px|The [[district office (Poland)|district offices]] and [[gmina]]s ([[municipality|municipalities]]) of Poland in 1998, including the Warsaw Voivodeship.]]
In 1997, the voivodeship was divided into 58 [[gmina]]s ([[municipality|municipalities]]), including 25 urban municipalities, 14 urban-rural municipalities, and 20 rural municipalities. It had 28 towns and cities.<ref name=r1997>''[http://statlibr.stat.gov.pl/exlibris/aleph/a22_1/apache_media/JKI7PLA3MA6Q34AVST5GHT1563QNJ2.pdf Rocznik statystyczny województw 1998]'', Warsaw: [[Statistics Poland|Central Statistical Office]], 1998, p. 40-41 (p. 41–42 of the PDF document).</ref>
In 1997, the voivodeship was divided into 58 [[gmina]]s ([[municipality|municipalities]]), including 25 urban municipalities, 14 urban-rural municipalities, and 20 rural municipalities. It had 28 towns and cities.<ref name=r1997>''[http://statlibr.stat.gov.pl/exlibris/aleph/a22_1/apache_media/JKI7PLA3MA6Q34AVST5GHT1563QNJ2.pdf Rocznik statystyczny województw 1998]'', Warsaw: [[Statistics Poland|Central Statistical Office]], 1998, p. 40-41 (p. 41–42 of the PDF document).</ref>


From 1990 to 1998, it was additionally divided into 7 [[district office (Poland)|district offices]], each composing of the several municipalities.<ref>'[[https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19910030016 Rozporządzenie Ministra - Szefa Urzędu Rady Ministrów z dnia 31 grudnia 1990 r. zmieniające rozporządzenie w sprawie określenia siedzib i terytorialnego zasięgu działania urzędów rejonowych.]''</ref><ref>''[https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19980740484 Rozporządzenie Ministra Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji z dnia 8 czerwca 1998 r. zmieniające rozporządzenie w sprawie określenia siedzib i terytorialnego zasięgu działania urzędów rejonowych.]''</ref>
From 1990 to 1998, it was additionally divided into 7 [[district office (Poland)|district offices]], each composing of the several municipalities.<ref>'[https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19910030016 Rozporządzenie Ministra - Szefa Urzędu Rady Ministrów z dnia 31 grudnia 1990 r. zmieniające rozporządzenie w sprawie określenia siedzib i terytorialnego zasięgu działania urzędów rejonowych.]''</ref><ref>''[https://isap.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/DocDetails.xsp?id=WDU19980740484 Rozporządzenie Ministra Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji z dnia 8 czerwca 1998 r. zmieniające rozporządzenie w sprawie określenia siedzib i terytorialnego zasięgu działania urzędów rejonowych.]''</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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* 1986–1990: [[Jerzy Bolesławski]]
* 1986–1990: [[Jerzy Bolesławski]]
* 1990: [[Stanisław Wyganowski]]
* 1990: [[Stanisław Wyganowski]]
* 1990: [[Adam Langer]]
* 1990: [[Adam Langer (politician)|Adam Langer]]
* 1990–1997: [[Bohdan Jastrzębski]]
* 1990–1997: [[Bohdan Jastrzębski]]
* 1997–1998: [[Maciej Gielecki]]
* 1997–1998: [[Maciej Gielecki]]
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Warsaw Voivodeship
Voivodeship of the Polish People's Republic and Third Republic of Poland
1975–1998

The Warsaw Voivodeship within Poland, between 1975 and 1998.
CapitalWarsaw
Area 
• 1997
3,788 km2 (1,463 sq mi)
Population 
• 1975
2 154 700
• 1997
2 416 600
Government
 • TypeVoivodeship
Voivode 
• 1975–1982 (first)
Jerzy Majewski
• 1997–1998 (last)
Maciej Gielecki
History 
• Established
1 June 1975
• Disestablished
31 December 1998
Contained within
 • Country Polish People's Republic (1975–1989)
Poland Third Republic of Poland (1989–1998)
Political subdivisions58 gminas
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Warsaw Voivodeship
Warsaw
Masovian Voivodeship

The Warsaw Voivodeship,[a] between 1975 and 1990 known as the Warsaw Capital Voivodeship,[b][1][2] was a voivodeship (province) of the Polish People's Republic from 1975 to 1989, and the Third Republic of Poland from 1989 to 1998. Its capital was Warsaw, and it was located in the central Masovia. It was established on 1 June 1975, from the part of the Warsaw Voivodeship, and a city voivodeship of Warsaw,[1] and existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established Masovian Voivodeship.[3]

History

The Warsaw Capital Voivodeship was established on 1 June 1975, as part of the administrative reform, and was one of the voivodeships (provinces) of the Polish People's Republic. It was formed from the part of the territory of the Warsaw Voivodeship, and a city voivodeship of Warsaw, which became its capital.[1] In 1975, it was inhabited by 2 154 700 people.[4]

On 9 December 1989, the Polish People's Republic was replaced by the Third Republic of Poland.[5] In 1990, its name had been changed to Warsaw Voivodeship.[2] In 1997, it had a population of 2 418 400, and an area of 3788 km².[6] It existed until 31 December 1998, when it was incorporated into then-established Masovian Voivodeship.[3]

Subdivisions

The district offices and gminas (municipalities) of Poland in 1998, including the Warsaw Voivodeship.

In 1997, the voivodeship was divided into 58 gminas (municipalities), including 25 urban municipalities, 14 urban-rural municipalities, and 20 rural municipalities. It had 28 towns and cities.[6]

From 1990 to 1998, it was additionally divided into 7 district offices, each composing of the several municipalities.[7][8]

Demographics

Population

Year Population
1975[4] 2 154 700
1980[9] 2 319 100
1985[10] 2 412 200
1990[11] 2 421 600
1995[12] 2 416 600
1997[6] 2 418 400

Major cities

The biggest cities and towns, by the population in 1995, were:[12]

Leaders

The leader of the administrative division was a voivode. From 1975 to 1990, the mayor of Warsaw held the office of the voivode. The people holding the office over the years were:

Citations

Notes

  1. ^ Polish: Województwo warszawskie
  2. ^ Polish: województwo stołeczne warszawskie

References

  1. ^ a b c Ustawa z dnia 28 maja 1975 r. o dwustopniowym podziale administracyjnym Państwa oraz o zmianie ustawy o radach narodowych. (Dz.U. 1975 nr 16 poz. 91).
  2. ^ a b Ustawa z dnia 22 marca 1990 r. o terenowych organach rządowej administracji ogólnej
  3. ^ a b Ustawa z dnia 24 lipca 1998 r. o wprowadzeniu zasadniczego trójstopniowego podziału terytorialnego państwa (Dz.U. z 1998 r. nr 96, poz. 603).
  4. ^ a b Rocznik statystyczny 1976, Warsaw: Central Statistical Office, 1976, p. 50.
  5. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p. 1491 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  6. ^ a b c Rocznik statystyczny województw 1998, Warsaw: Central Statistical Office, 1998, p. 40-41 (p. 41–42 of the PDF document).
  7. ^ 'Rozporządzenie Ministra - Szefa Urzędu Rady Ministrów z dnia 31 grudnia 1990 r. zmieniające rozporządzenie w sprawie określenia siedzib i terytorialnego zasięgu działania urzędów rejonowych.
  8. ^ Rozporządzenie Ministra Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji z dnia 8 czerwca 1998 r. zmieniające rozporządzenie w sprawie określenia siedzib i terytorialnego zasięgu działania urzędów rejonowych.
  9. ^ Rocznik statystyczny województw 1981, Warsaw: Central Statistical Office, 1982, p. 5 (p. 54 of the PDF document).
  10. ^ Encyklopedia powszechna PWN, vol. 5, Warsaw: Polish Scientific Publishers PWN, 1988, p. 318
  11. ^ Rocznik statystyczny województw 1991', Warsaw: Central Statistical Office, 1991, p. 15 (p. 76 of the PDF document).
  12. ^ a b Rocznik statystyczny województw 1996, Warsaw: Central Statistical Office, 1996, p. 25 (p. 94 of the PDF document).

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