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Żarów Commune, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Świdnica County, is an urban-rural commune with its seat in the town of Żarów. According to demographic data, the commune's population was 12,340 in 2004 and increased slightly to 12,342 by 2020. The commune includes numerous villages such as Bożanów, Buków, and Mielęcin, as well as the locality of Kalno-Wostówka, which does not have the status of a village. The commune covers an area of 87.98 km², of which only 11% is forested, while a dominant 77% is agricultural land, highlighting the region's rural character. The commune constitutes 11.84% of the area of Świdnica County. Żarów has also established partnerships with the twin towns of Újfehértó in Hungary, Nymburk in the Czech Republic, and Lohmar in Germany, fostering cultural exchange and international cooperation. A significant event in the commune's history was the change in administrative affiliation in 1998, when it was transferred from the Wałbrzych Voivodeship to the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, which influenced its development and integration into a new environment. It is also worth mentioning neighboring communes such as Jaworzyna Śląska and Strzegom, which enrich the local cultural and recreational offerings. Due to its agricultural character and diverse landscape, the commune is an attractive place to live and visit, which may be of interest to potential tourists.