Golymin-Osrodek

Gołymin-Ośrodek is a rural municipality in the Masovian Voivodeship, within the Ciechanów County, with its administrative seat located in the village of Gołymin-Ośrodek. At the end of 2022, the municipality was home to 3,543 residents, reflecting a 12.5% population decline between 2002 and 2022. Covering an area of 110.55 km², the land is predominantly agricultural (91%), with forests accounting for 3% of the territory. The demographic structure is balanced, with nearly equal proportions of women (49.7%) and men (50.3%). The average age of residents is 40.6 years, which is close to the averages for both the Masovian Voivodeship and Poland as a whole. The municipality comprises several village councils (sołectwa), including Garnowo Duże, Gołymin-Ośrodek, and Pajewo Wielkie. Notable heritage sites feature a 15th-century Gothic church, a 19th-century wooden bell tower, and several landscape parks associated with manor houses dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, such as those in Morawka and Osiek Aleksandrowo. Gołymin-Ośrodek borders several neighboring municipalities: Ciechanów, Gzy, Karniewo, Krasne, Opinogóra Górna, and Sońsk, fostering cultural exchange and regional cooperation. The municipality's history, architecture, and agricultural traditions are key elements of local identity and culture. Thanks to its rich heritage, Gołymin-Ośrodek holds significant potential for tourism and education, underscoring the importance of preserving and promoting its local resources.