Radziejów County

Radziejów County, located in the southern part of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, was reestablished in 1999 as a result of the administrative reform. Its capital is the town of Radziejów, which has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, when a castellany existed in the region. The county functioned as an administrative unit from the 14th century until 1870, when it was abolished as a result of Tsarist repressions following the January Uprising. The county was reestablished in 1956 and subsequently underwent various reforms until its restoration in 1999. The county consists of the urban municipality of Radziejów, the urban-rural municipality of Piotrków Kujawski, and five rural municipalities, reflecting a diverse administrative structure. The region has interesting demographics—according to data from 2019 and 2020, the population was approximately 40,000. Radziejów County also boasts a well-developed road and rail transport network, including a coal trunk line, although passenger traffic is currently not operational. Among the notable individuals who have served as the starost (head) of Radziejów County are Roman Szczerbiak and Jarosław Kołtuniak, who contributed to the development of the region. The county borders other counties, such as Inowrocław, Aleksandrów, and Konin, which fosters regional cooperation. An interesting fact is that Piotrków Kujawski, which regained its town rights in 1998, had previously lost its town status in 1870. The architectural richness of the region can be seen in its monuments, such as churches and public utility buildings, which bear witness to the rich history of local communities.