Makow

The commune of Maków, located in the Łódź Voivodeship within the Skierniewice County, was established on January 1, 1973, as a result of administrative reform. The seat of the commune is the town of Maków. The commune has a rich history, in which social conflicts and administrative turmoil played a key role. After the commune was abolished in 1977, the residents did not accept the authorities' decisions, and thanks to the efforts of local activists, the commune was reinstated on October 1, 1982. Its final structure was established in 1984, when additional villages were incorporated into the commune. The commune covers an area of 82.97 km², of which 67% is agricultural land and 25% is forested. Within its borders, there are two nature reserves: Uroczysko Bażantarnia, which protects diverse forest ecosystems, and Źródła Borówki, preserving valuable forest communities. According to 2019 data, the commune is inhabited by approximately 5,983 people, and its demographic structure shows diversity in the age of its residents. Maków borders the communes of Godzianów, Lipce Reymontowskie, Łyszkowice, Skierniewice, and the city of Skierniewice. Among its interesting features is its partnership with the Turkish city of Malatya, which reflects its desire to build international relations. The architecture of the commune is typical of the Polish countryside, with preserved traditional buildings, and the local culture, though primarily agricultural, nurtures local traditions and customs that are respected by the community. Despite its turbulent history, the commune of Maków continues to shape its identity, blending tradition with modernity.