Łódź Voivodeship Facts for Kids

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Łódź Voivodeship

Województwo łódzkie

Flag	Coat of arms

Location within Poland

Division into counties

Country

Poland

Capital

Łódź

Counties

3 cities,
21 land counties^*

Łódź
Piotrków Trybunalski
Skierniewice
Bełchatów County
Brzeziny County
Kutno County
Łask County
Łęczyca County
Łódź East County
Łowicz County
Opoczno County
Pabianice County
Pajęczno County
Piotrków County
Poddębice County
Radomsko County
Rawa County
Sieradz County
Skierniewice County
Tomaszów Mazowiecki County
Wieluń County
Wieruszów County
Zduńska Wola County
Zgierz County

Area

• Total

18,219 km² (7,034 sq mi)

Population

(31 December 2018)

• Total

2,466,322

• Urban

1,542,678

• Rural

923,644

GDP

(nominal; 2014)

• Total

€25 billion

• Per capita

€10,000

ISO 3166 code

PL-10

Vehicle registration

HDI (2017)

0.853
very high · 7th

^*further divided into 177 gminas

Łódź Voivodeship is one of the 16 main regions in Poland. These regions are called voivodeships. The capital city of this region is also named Łódź.

The Łódź Voivodeship is located in the central part of Poland. It covers an area of about 18,219 square kilometers. As of 2018, over 2.4 million people lived here. Most of the people live in cities, but many also live in the countryside.

Nature and Parks
How the Region is Governed
Economy and Life
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Nature and Parks

A beautiful view in Łódź Hills Landscape Park

Łódź Voivodeship has many beautiful natural areas. These places are protected to keep their plants and animals safe. There are seven special parks called Landscape Parks. They are great for exploring nature.

Here are the Landscape Parks in the region:

Bolimów Landscape Park (partly in another region)
Łódź Hills Landscape Park
Przedbórz Landscape Park (partly in another region)
Spała Landscape Park
Sulejów Landscape Park
Warta-Widawka Landscape Park
Załęcze Landscape Park (partly in another region)

These parks help protect different kinds of landscapes. They include forests, rivers, and hills. They are perfect for hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

How the Region is Governed

The Łódź Voivodeship is managed by two main leaders. The first is the Voivode. This person is a representative of the national government. They make sure national laws are followed in the region.

The second leader is the Marshal. The Marshal is the head of the regional government. This government makes decisions about local issues. These include things like schools, roads, and hospitals.

The region is divided into smaller areas called counties. There are 3 city-counties and 21 land-counties. These smaller areas help manage local services.

Economy and Life

The economy of Łódź Voivodeship is quite strong. In 2014, the total value of goods and services produced was about €25 billion. This means the region creates a lot of wealth.

The Human Development Index (HDI) measures how well people live. It looks at things like health, education, and income. In 2017, Łódź Voivodeship had a very high HDI score of 0.853. This placed it as the 7th best region in Poland for human development.

The capital city, Łódź, is a major center for business and education. It has important universities like the Lodz University of Technology and the National Film School in Łódź. These institutions help train young people for future jobs.