Hrubieszów County

Hrubieszów County, which has existed in its current form since the administrative reform of 1999, is a county in the Lublin Voivodeship, with its seat in the town of Hrubieszów. The county was established in 1429, and its history of administrative transformations is rich, especially during World War II, when border changes and adjustments to the administrative structure led to the incorporation of some communes from other counties. After the war, the previous divisions were restored, though some localities, such as Bełz and Dubienka, did not regain their town rights. In 1951, Poland ceded part of its territory to the USSR, which also affected Hrubieszów County, contributing to the loss of several communes. The county includes rural communes such as Dołhobyczów, Uchanie, and Werbkowice, as well as the urban commune of Hrubieszów. Demographically, the county has seen a decline in population, from 62,847 people in 2019 to 62,473 by the end of June 2020, while the unemployment rate in 2019 stood at 12.2%. The starosts (county administrators) of Hrubieszów have changed over the years, with Zdzisław Kosakowski holding the position from 1999 onwards; the current starost, Józef Kuropatwa, has been in office since December 2023. The region, which borders Tomaszów, Zamość, and Chełm counties, reflects a rich history and culture, making it an interesting destination both for tourism and educational exploration.