Cewice

Cewice is a rural municipality located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, in the Lębork County. It was established after World War II in 1945 on the Recovered Territories. The seat of the municipality is the village of Cewice, which shares the same name, although initially, the municipal authorities were based in Łebunia. The municipality of Cewice had a diverse demographic structure, with a population of 7,371 in 2011, which increased to 7,545 by 2017. The municipality covers an area of 187.86 km², of which 31% is agricultural land and 59% is forested, making it a place rich in green areas. Administratively, the municipality is divided into smaller units, with the initial division into gromadas (village clusters) functioning until the reform in 1954, when the gromada system was introduced. Interesting natural aspects of Cewice include one of the oldest oak trees in Poland, Świętopełk, which is approximately 640 years old. The municipality is also home to the Karwickie Źródliska Nature Reserve and Żelazińska Góra. It borders other municipalities such as Czarna Dąbrówka, Lębork, Linia, and Łęczyce, forming a regional administrative cluster. The history of the municipality, rich in administrative changes, reflects the transformations that took place in the Pomerania region. Cewice is a place where nature intertwines with history, and local attractions draw tourists and nature enthusiasts.