It is also the capital of Bytow County in Pomeranian Voivodship since 1999, previously in Slupsk Voivodship (1975-1998).
Historical Population 1960: 8.600 inhabitants 1970: 10.700 inhabitants 1975: 12.500 inhabitants 1980: 13.300 inhabitants
1960: 8.600 inhabitants 1970: 10.700 inhabitants 1975: 12.500 inhabitants 1980: 13.300 inhabitants