Słubice

The Słubice Municipality, located in the Lubusz Voivodeship within the Słubice County, functions as an urban-rural municipality with its seat in the town of Słubice. According to data from the end of 2019, the municipality has a population of 20,071 and covers an area of 185.6 km². Historically, between 1975 and 1998, it was part of the Gorzów Voivodeship. The area is home to the "Łęgi koło Słubic" nature reserve, which protects riparian ecosystems and natural processes associated with the river valley. The municipality features diverse land use, dominated by agricultural land (45%) and forests (37%). Słubice is also an important center for the local community, which includes villages such as Drzecin, Golice, Kunowice, Nowy Lubusz, and Stare Biskupice. Historically, Słubice holds significance as a border town neighboring Germany, which has influenced its development and cultural diversity. The municipality preserves various architectural forms, and local traditions and customs offer an interesting cultural aspect for visitors. A notable fact is that Słubice is part of a historical regional division, and its diverse demographics and settlement structure reflect the area's rich history and dynamic changes over time.