Baranów

The Baranów Commune, located in the Lublin Voivodeship within Puławy County, boasts a rich history and interesting cultural aspects. Its administrative seat is the settlement of Baranów, and over the years, the commune has undergone changes in name and administrative structure, having once belonged to the now-defunct Nowoaleksandryjski County in the Lublin Governorate. The history of the commune dates back to the times of the Kingdom of Poland, with Baranów being incorporated into the commune in 1870. From 1933 to 1954, it was known as the Baranów nad Wieprzem Commune. A notable literary reference to Baranów appears in Henryk Sienkiewicz’s *The Deluge*, where the author mentions a canon and events related to the Battle of Gołąb, highlighting the regional significance of this area in the context of Polish history. The Baranów Commune features a diverse landscape structure; out of its total area of 85.03 km², 69% is agricultural land, while 21% is covered by forests. Demographically, according to 2004 data, the commune was home to 4,241 people. Today, it is surrounded by other communes such as Abramów, Jeziorzany, Michów, Ułęż, and Żyrzyn, making it an important hub in the local community. Villages within the commune, such as Czołna, Dębczyna, and Wola Czołnowska, contribute to its cultural and social diversity. Despite its somewhat overlooked place in history, the Baranów Commune continues to attract attention through its architectural, historical, and cultural heritage.