Lewin Brzeski

Lewin Brzeski is an urban-rural municipality located in the Opole Voivodeship, within Brzeg County, with its administrative seat in the town of Lewin Brzeski. The municipality covers an area of 159.7 km², of which 81% is agricultural land and 9% is forested, making it a predominantly agricultural region. According to demographic data, the population was 13,675 in 2004, which decreased to 13,064 by 2017. The municipality is bordered by the neighboring municipalities of Dąbrowa, Niemodlin, Olszanka, Popielów, and Skarbimierz, fostering strong potential for local cooperation. Lewin Brzeski also has international partnerships, including the towns of Szegvár in Hungary, Senieji Trakai in Lithuania, and the Halych Raion in Ukraine. An interesting historical note is that between 1975 and 1998, the municipality was part of a different administrative division of the Opole Voivodeship, reflecting its long and complex administrative history. The municipality also boasts a rich cultural heritage, evident in local traditions, festivals, and architecture, though detailed information on this topic was not provided in the sources. Another important aspect is its economic development, which in recent years has seen an increase in the average per capita income, reaching 2,156 PLN in 2005. Although small, Lewin Brzeski offers diverse resources that can attract tourists interested in both nature and the history of the region.