Augustów Voivodeship was created in 1816 from the Łomża Department . Its capital was in Łomża until 1818, when it was transferred to Suwałki . In 1837 it was transformed into Augustów Governorate .
Administrative divisions
It was divided into 7 counties :
Transportation
The Augustów Canal was built between 1823 and 1837 in the Augustów Voivodeship of the Kingdom of Poland . From the time it was first built, the canal was described by experts as a technological marvel, with 22 sluices and 18 locks contributing to its aesthetic appeal. It was the first summit level canal in Central Europe to provide a direct link between the two major rivers, Vistula River through the Biebrza River – a tributary of the Narew River , and the Neman River through its tributary – the Czarna Hancza River .
1816–1837 voivodeships 1837–1844 governorates 1844–1867 governorates 1867–1914 governorates