Nurzec-Stacja

Nurzec-Stacja Commune, located in the Podlaskie Voivodeship within Siemiatycze County, was established between 1952 and 1954, with its seat in the town of Nurzec-Stacja. From 1975 to 1998, it was administratively part of the Białystok Voivodeship. According to data from June 30, 2004, the commune had 4,571 inhabitants, with Belarusians making up 16.36% of the population. By the end of 2019, this number had decreased to 3,793, which may indicate outmigration. The commune covers an area of 214.96 km², with 50% of the land used for agriculture and 43% covered by forests, making it an important agricultural and forested area in the region, accounting for 14.73% of Siemiatycze County's total area. The commune is rich in natural features, including numerous natural monuments such as pedunculate oak and common ash trees, as well as two nature reserves: Sokóle and Witanowszczyzna. It also encompasses part of the Bug Valley Protected Landscape Area, characterized by valuable forest, meadow, and aquatic ecosystems, along with diverse wildlife, including many protected species. The commune includes numerous villages, such as Augustynka, Chanie-Chursy, Grabarka, and Nurzec-Kolonia, as well as other localities like Anusin, Dąbrowa Leśna, and Grabarka-Klasztor. The commune borders Belarus, contributing to its cultural diversity. It is worth noting that the region attracts nature and history enthusiasts, offering numerous tourist trails and opportunities to explore local traditions and customs. An interesting fact is the abundance of natural habitats, making the commune an appealing destination for nature researchers and ecologists.