Skawina

Skawina is a town in southern Poland, located in Lesser Poland Voivodeship within Kraków County. It lies just south of Kraków and is part of the Kraków metropolitan area. As of the early 2020s, the population is around 20,000–25,000 residents.

Geography and transport: The town sits in the Kraków region near the Vistula river basin and features a mix of urban areas and green spaces. It has good rail and road connections to Kraków and the surrounding region, which supports commuter inflows and regional trade. Skawina hosts industrial zones and logistics facilities that benefit from proximity to Kraków.

History: Skawina has medieval origins and obtained town rights in the late Middle Ages. It developed as a local market and crafts center and expanded during the industrial era in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the postwar period and after Poland’s administrative reforms, it has remained a town within Kraków County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

Economy: The town's economy includes manufacturing, logistics, and service activities, with investment in infrastructure and business parks. Its location near Kraków attracts companies seeking access to regional labor pools and transportation networks.

Education and culture: Skawina provides several primary and secondary schools and hosts cultural and recreational associations, a municipal library, and community events. The town center features historic elements typical of traditional Polish urban centers and serves as a local focal point for residents.