Jędrzejów County

Jędrzejów County, established in 1999 as part of the administrative reform, is located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, with its seat in the town of Jędrzejów. The county includes the urban-rural municipalities: Jędrzejów, Małogoszcz, Sędziszów, and Wodzisław, as well as the rural municipalities: Imielno, Nagłowice, Oksa, Słupia, and Sobków. It borders the counties of Włoszczowa, Kielce, Pińczów, Miechów (Lesser Poland Voivodeship), and Zawiercie (Silesian Voivodeship). At the end of 2019, the population was 85,379, and by mid-2020 it had decreased to 85,179. The region attracts attention due to its rich history and cultural heritage, dating back to settlements associated with the Lusatian culture and Roman influences, as well as historical events such as the bloody battles during the January Uprising of 1863. It is worth noting that as a result of repressions following the suppression of the uprising, the towns in the county lost their town rights. Architecturally, the county is known for various structures, including monuments related to its history. Additionally, the county includes protected areas such as the Miechów-Działoszyce Landscape Protection Area, which features valuable ecosystems, and the Włoszczowa-Jędrzejów Landscape Protection Area, offering a wealth of fauna and flora. The region features rolling terrain characterized by fertile soils that favor agriculture. The area is also important to the local community, which nurtures traditions and culture, further enriching the challenges it faces. Today, Jędrzejów County is a place where history, nature, and the life of the local community coexist, creating the unique character of this region.