Końskie [ˈkɔɲskʲɛ] is a town in central Poland with 20,328 inhabitants (2008), situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship (since 1999), previously in Kielce Voivodeship (1975–1998). Most of the town labour force was employed in the local foundry (Koneckie Zakłady Odlewnicze) in the late 80s and early 90s. Since 1997 the town has developed into a major trade centre for small business.