Janów Lubelski

Janów Lubelski is an urban-rural municipality located in the Lublin Voivodeship, within Janów County, with its seat in the town of Janów Lubelski. It is worth noting that between 1975 and 1998, the municipality was part of the Tarnobrzeg Voivodeship. According to data from the end of 2020, the municipality had a population of 15,643. Its total area is 178.24 km², of which 27% is agricultural land and as much as 65% is forested. Thus, the municipality is rich in green areas and covers 20.36% of Janów County's total area. In terms of nature conservation, there are several nature reserves here, including part of the Lasy Janowskie Reserve, which protects a unique mixed forest complex, and the Szklarnia Reserve, safeguarding a fragment of the ancient Solska Wilderness with predominantly natural-origin forest stands. The Janów Lubelski municipality also has a rich structure of villages, including Biała Pierwsza, Łążek Ordynacki, Momoty Dolne, and Szklarnia. The cultural and historical diversity of the region, shaped over centuries, is also noteworthy. Traces of human activity can be observed in the preserved architecture, traditions, and folklore. Janów Lubelski is also a place with a history linked to partisan activities, which may be of interest to researchers and tourists exploring local history. The region is surrounded by several neighboring municipalities, such as Biłgoraj, Godziszów, and Modliborzyce, fostering local cooperation and inter-municipal tourism. With its beautiful landscape, rich natural environment, and fascinating history, Janów Lubelski is an important point on the map of the Lublin region.