Administrative-territorial division and population dynamics in Galicia during the second half of the 19th century - the first third of the 20th century

Abstract

The study consists of two parts: the administrative-territorial division of Galicia and the general description of its population. The first part of the study provides information on the administrative subordination of Galicia during the 14th century - the first third of the 20th century. Detailed information is given on administrative-territorial division of Galicia in the days of Austria, Austria-Hungary, the West Ukrainian People's Republic, the Ukrainian People's Republic, and interwar Poland before the Second World War. The system of administration as well as territorial boundaries of voivodeships and powiats is described. The second part of the study contains quantitative and qualitative data on the total population of Galicia, its ethnic and religious groups.

Keywords

• Galicia
• circle
• district
• voivodeship
• powiat
• administrative-territorial division
• ethnic groups
• religious groups