Belzyce

Bełżyce is an urban-rural commune located in the Lublin Voivodeship, within the Lublin County, with its seat in the town of Bełżyce. The commune has a rich historical background, having been part of the Lublin District in the Lublin Governorate during the time of the Kingdom of Poland. On January 13, 1870, Bełżyce was incorporated into the commune, losing its town rights at that time. The commune covers an area of 133.85 km², with agricultural land making up the majority (85%) and forested areas accounting for 9%. The commune includes numerous village administrations, such as Bełżyce, Chmielnik, and Wojcieszyn, as well as other key localities like Dylążki and Matczyn. Demographic data shows that in 2010, the commune had a population of 13,790, with a slight decrease to 13,340 by 2017. Bełżyce is surrounded by interesting neighboring communes, such as Borzechów, Niedrzwica Duża, and Poniatowa, making it a significant point on the regional map. Thus, the commune is a place with distinct cultural traditions reflected in its architecture and the life of local communities, and it is also an area of interest for historians due to its administrative changes and the development of settlement in the region.