Koszalin Voivodeship (1950–1975)

The Koszalin Voivodeship was a voivodeship (province) of the Polish People's Republic, with capital in Koszalin, that existed from 1950 to 1975. It was established on 6 July 1950, from the eastern half of the Szczecin Voivodeship, and existed until 31 May 1975, when it was partitioned between then-established voivodeships of Koszalin, Słupsk, and Piła.

Koszalin Voivodeship
Voivodeship of Poland
1950–1975

The Koszalin Voivodeship within Poland, between 1950 and 1975.
CapitalKoszalin
Area 
 1956
17,914 km2 (6,917 sq mi)
 1974
18,104 km2 (6,990 sq mi)
Population 
 1950
518 354
 1974
837 000
  TypeVoivodeship
History 
 Established
6 July 1950
 Disestablished
31 May 1975
Contained within
  Country Polish People's Republic
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Szczecin Voivodeship
Koszalin Voivodeship
Słupsk Voivodeship
Piła Voivodeship
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