Galewice

Galewice is a rural commune in the Łódzkie Voivodeship, located in Wieruszów County, with its administrative seat in the town of Galewice. The commune's administrative history dates back to the years 1975–1998, when it was part of the Kaliskie Voivodeship. The commune boasts a rich natural landscape, covering an area of 135.79 km², of which 52% is agricultural land and 40% is forested. The region is characterized by a diversity of settlements, including villages such as Biadaszki, Brzózki, Dąbie, and Węglewice. Instead of extensive urban architecture, Galewice offers picturesque rural areas, making it attractive to those seeking contact with nature. A notable highlight is the Długosz Królewski Nature Reserve in Węglewice, which protects a unique bog pine forest habitat and the local vegetation. Demographically, the commune had 6,254 inhabitants in 2011, a number that slightly decreased in subsequent years, reaching 6,115 people in 2019. As part of the larger county, Galewice Commune constitutes approximately 23.57% of its area and is surrounded by neighboring communes such as Czajków, Doruchów, and Wieruszów. It is worth noting that the local community is distinguished by traditions related to agriculture, which influence their culture and daily life.