Borzęcin

The Municipality of Borzęcin is a rural commune located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, within the Brzesko County. The administrative seat of the municipality is the town of Borzęcin, which is divided into two parts: Upper Borzęcin (Borzęcin Górny) and Lower Borzęcin (Borzęcin Dolny). In 2017, the commune was inhabited by 8,378 people, and at the end of 2008, it featured a diverse demographic age pyramid. The municipality covers an area of 102.73 km², of which 68% is agricultural land and 23% is forested, making it a predominantly agricultural region. Between 1975 and 1998, Borzęcin was part of the Tarnów Voivodeship. Its neighboring municipalities include Brzesko, Dębno, Radłów, Szczurowa, Wierzchosławice, and Wojnicz. Borzęcin is also an active member of the Association of Polish Small Towns (Unia Miasteczek Polskich), highlighting its commitment to local community development and cooperation with other municipalities. The region is known for its rich culture and traditions, cherished by its residents, making Borzęcin a place of historical and cultural interest. An interesting fact is that the Municipality of Borzęcin constitutes 17.41% of the total area of Brzesko County. Due to its natural and agricultural assets, the region is also attractive to tourists seeking contact with nature and the traditional Polish rural landscape.