Dydnia

Dydnia is a rural commune located in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, within Brzozów County, with its administrative seat in the town of Dydnia. The commune covers an area of 130.02 km², of which 52% is agricultural land and 39% is forest land, making it a significant area for the local economy. Dydnia Commune has a rich history dating back to at least 1361, when the town was first mentioned. Dydnia was historically divided into Lower and Upper sections, and the area was also significant in religious terms, with a extensive Latin parish covering many surrounding towns such as Falejówka, Jabłonka, and Końskie. Between 1975 and 1998, the commune was part of the Krosno Voivodeship, and according to data from 2004, the population was 8,259. From a demographic perspective, by the end of 2017, the population had decreased to 7,978 residents. Cultural highlights of the commune include its honorary citizens, such as Ignacy Mościcki and Edward Śmigły-Rydz, who were awarded these titles in 1939. Among the villages within the commune are Dydnia, Grabówka, and Jabłonka, as well as settlements without official village status, such as Jabłonica Ruska and Hroszówka. Dydnia Commune borders many other communes, including Bircza and Brzozów, underscoring its regional importance. An interesting aspect is the social and cultural structure of its inhabitants, who are deeply connected to the agricultural and forestry traditions of the area. The history of the commune reveals many facets related to local identities and preserved customs, which attract the interest of researchers and tourists alike.