Kosów Lacki

Kosów Lacki is an urban-rural municipality located in the Masovian Voivodeship, within Sokołów County, with its administrative seat in the town of Kosów Lacki. Between 1975 and 1998, the municipality was part of the Siedlce Voivodeship. According to data from June 30, 2004, Kosów Lacki had a population of 6,784. The municipality covers an area of 200.17 km², of which 64% is agricultural land and 27% is forested. It occupies 17.69% of the county's total area. The municipality comprises numerous villages, including Albinów, Bojary, Buczyn Szlachecki, Chruszczewka Włościańska, Dębe, Grzymały, Guty, Kosów Ruski, and many others. There is also one locality without village status: Kosów-Hulidów. Kosów Lacki is characterized by a diverse landscape, with extensive agricultural and forested areas, which shape the local economy centered around farming and forestry. Architecturally, the municipality boasts traditional rural buildings that reflect the regional style. Local historical monuments are also noteworthy and may be of significant interest to tourists and historians. Kosów Lacki is rich in cultural heritage, with many customs and traditions preserved by its inhabitants. In 2014, the population's age pyramid remained stable, suggesting demographic balance. An interesting fact is that the municipality is surrounded by several others, such as Ceranów, Małkinia Górna, Miedzna, Sabnie, Sadowne, Sokołów Podlaski, Sterdyń, and Stoczek, fostering inter-community cooperation and cultural exchange. With its natural beauty, traditions, and historical context, Kosów Lacki serves as a fascinating example of a Polish rural municipality that harmoniously blends modern and traditional values.