Głuchołazy

Głuchołazy is an urban-rural municipality in Poland, located in the Opole Voivodeship, within the Nysa County, with the town of Głuchołazy serving as its administrative seat. In 2004, the municipality had a population of 25,994, but by the end of 2019, this number had decreased to 23,643. The municipality covers an area of 167.98 km², of which 69% is agricultural land and 18% is forested. Głuchołazy constitutes 13.73% of the area of Nysa County. Its territory includes numerous localities, such as Biskupów, Burgrabice, Charbielin, Jarnołtówek, and Wilamowice Nyskie. The municipality of Głuchołazy lies in a border zone, which allows the Border Guard to monitor the area, with the responsible unit located in Opole. It is worth mentioning that Głuchołazy is a region rich in cultural heritage, with numerous architectural monuments and beautiful landscapes, including the Golden Mountains and the Otmuchów Hills. Historically, the area has a rich heritage, with settlements dating back to medieval times. Głuchołazy offers not only the tranquility of beautiful forests and waters but is also an excellent destination for tourism, making it attractive to visitors.