Nisko County

Nizhsky County, located in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, was re-established in 1999 and has its seat in the town of Nisko. In 2021, 65,687 people lived here. The county consists of urban-rural communes: Nisko, Rudnik nad Sanem, Ulanów, and rural communes: Harasiuki, Jarocin, Jeżowe, Krzeszów. Among the towns are Nisko, Rudnik nad Sanem, and Ulanów. Nizhsky County has a rich and complex historical heritage. The former Nizhsky County existed until 1954 and included 2 towns and 9 communes. In the 1950s and 1970s, the county underwent various administrative reorganizations, including the creation of new communes and division into gromadas, which were later transformed into communes. After the establishment of Leżajsk County in 1956, part of the territory of Nizhsky County was transferred to the newly created county. Ulanów gained city rights in 1958. After the territorial reform in 1999, Nizhsky County gained new communes: Harasiuki and Krzeszów. It is worth noting that the current county differs slightly from the one before the 1973 reform, as it lost the communes of Bojanów and Pysznica, as well as Kamień, which ended up in a different voivodeship. Nizhsky County is surrounded by other counties, including Leżajsk, Rzeszów, and Biłgoraj. In terms of culture, the county is rich in regional traditions and historical monuments that testify to its centuries-old history. Numerous starosts have been associated with the county's activities, including Mirosław Waniewski, Julian Ozimek, and Robert Bednarz, who held their positions from the late 1990s to the present. In an architectural context, local buildings and monuments stand out, reflecting the history and culture of the region. In addition to its rich heritage, Nizhsky County also boasts natural attractions, making it an interesting place for both tourists and residents.