Loniuw

Łoniów is a rural commune in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, located in Sandomierz County, with its administrative seat in the village of Łoniów. The history of the commune dates back to the pre-World War I era, when it was part of an ethnically diverse region. Today, according to data from December 31, 2017, the commune had a population of 7,552. Covering an area of 86.99 km², Łoniów is characterized by a declining share of agricultural land and an increase in forest and wasteland areas, indicating a shift in the region's economic structure away from the traditional perception of it as a fruit-growing commune. Although Łoniów is often associated with orchard farming, arable land accounts for a significantly larger share of agricultural activity. The commune occupies 12.87% of the area of Sandomierz County. Demographically, Łoniów is undergoing changes, with a population of 7,540 in 2009, indicating relative stability. The commune has a highly diverse budget, with the average income per capita in 2010 amounting to 3,743.49 PLN, while expenditures reached 4,046.24 PLN. In terms of transportation, the commune has a local bus network, facilitating connections with nearby towns such as Baranów and Tarnobrzeg. However, during the restoration of the Polish state, the transport infrastructure was less developed. The commune consists of several dozen villages, including Bazów, Bogoria, Chodków, and Sulisławice, highlighting its vastness and diversity. Architecturally, the region boasts traditional rural buildings and landscape features characteristic of this part of Poland. Local traditions and customs, which reflect the cultural richness of the commune, are also noteworthy. An interesting fact is that the area of Łoniów commune was historically significant not only locally but also in the broader context of regional history, which continues to influence its modern character and development.