Brzostek

Brzostek is an urban-rural municipality in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, with its administrative seat in the town of Brzostek. It encompasses 18 village districts (sołectwa). Located at the border of the Ciężkowickie and Strzyżowsko-Dynowskie Foothills, it benefits from significant road connectivity thanks to the national road No. 73 running through it. The municipality covers an area of 12,232 hectares, dominated by agricultural land and significant forest areas. The history of Brzostek is linked to the development of trade in the Middle Ages, including along the Polish-Hungarian route. In 1854, a county (powiat) with its seat in Brzostek was established. The municipality boasts a rich cultural heritage, with numerous monuments, including the historic urban layout of the town, the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and war cemeteries. Nature protection is provided by areas such as the Czarnorzecko-Strzyżowski Landscape Park and various nature reserves. The region has an educational infrastructure comprising one secondary school, nine primary schools, and a kindergarten. Religion plays a significant role, with many Roman Catholic parishes in the municipality. In the realm of sports, football clubs are active, along with sports facilities such as a stadium and a sports hall in Brzostek. An interesting fact is the restoration of Brzostek's town rights in 2009 and the municipality being honored with the Partisan Cross for its resistance against occupiers. The municipality is also home to natural monuments, and among its honorary citizens is Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. Bogdan Stanaszek. Brzostek engages in international cooperation with partners including Baturyn and the Hromada of Płysky, which enriches its functioning.