Łazy

The municipality of Łazy, located in the Silesian Voivodeship within Zawiercie County, is an urban-rural municipality with its seat in the town of Łazy. It also includes 14 village councils (sołectw), covering an area of 132.56 km², of which 47% is agricultural land and 44% is forested. According to demographic data from 2004, the municipality was inhabited by 16,077 people, resulting in a population density of 122 people per km². The municipality boasts a diverse range of economic entities, including manufacturing plants such as Stalobrex Sp. z o.o. and Tradepol Sp. z o.o., reflecting a well-developed local industry. The educational structure of the municipality includes 2 kindergartens, 8 primary schools, and 1 secondary school, ensuring residents have access to education at various levels. Healthcare is well-organized, with 7 clinics and 3 pharmacies operating within the municipality. Łazy collaborates with partner cities in European countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic, fostering cultural exchange and the development of joint initiatives. Historically, until 1947, the municipality was part of the Rokitno-Szlacheckie area, and from 1975 to 1998, it was administratively part of the Katowice Voivodeship. Interestingly, although the soil in the municipality is not conducive to intensive agricultural production, many people find employment in nearby industrial centers such as Zawiercie and Dąbrowa Górnicza. The regional demographic structure, combined with local resources, creates unique living and working conditions in this part of Poland.