Puławy

Gmina Puławy, located in the Lublin Voivodeship within Puławy County, has a rich history dating back to 1867, when it was established as the Gmina Nowa Aleksandria, with its seat in the town now known as Puławy. In 1906, Nowa Aleksandria was granted town rights, leading to the separation of the urban municipality. In 1916, the gmina was renamed Gmina Puławy, but it was abolished in 1933. The administrative unit remained dissolved for many years until its reestablishment in 1973. Gmina Puławy covers an area of 161.13 km² and, according to 2011 data, is inhabited by 11,641 people. The demographic structure of the gmina is illustrated by an age pyramid, and its villages include Anielin, Borowa, Góra Puławska, and Gołąb. The gmina borders other municipalities, including Dęblin and Janowiec. Since 1990, the mayors of the gmina have included Marian Pawłowski and Krzysztof Brzeziński, with Kamil Lewandowski currently holding the office. In terms of nature conservation, the gmina is home to the Czapliniec Nature Reserve, which protects the nesting sites of grey herons. The history of this gmina reflects the socio-political changes in Poland, and the architecture and spatial structure of its settlements reflect the local context and regional traditions. Gmina Puławy is an important part of the Lublin Voivodeship, combining historical and cultural significance.