Strzyżów

The Strzyżów Commune, located in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship within Strzyżów County, is an urban-rural municipality with its administrative seat in the town of Strzyżów. It is worth noting that between 1975 and 1998, the commune belonged to the Rzeszów Voivodeship. Strzyżów covers an area of 140.23 km², of which 67% is agricultural land and 23% is forested. The commune occupies 27.86% of the total area of Strzyżów County. According to data from June 2004, it was inhabited by 20,655 people. The commune includes numerous localities, such as Bonarówka, Brzeżanka, Dobrzechów, Gbiska, Glinik Charzewski, Glinik Zaborowski, Godowa, Grodzisko, Łętownia, Tropie, Wysoka Strzyżowska, Zawadka, Żarnowa, and Żyznów. Strzyżów Commune boasts rich cultural and historical traditions, serving as one of the places where local customs and folklore have been preserved. Residents actively maintain traditions related to folk rituals, which attract tourists and culture enthusiasts. The region is also known for its architecture, including wooden churches and traditional houses that reflect the local building style. It is noteworthy that Strzyżów is surrounded by several other communes, such as Czudec, Korczyna, Niebylec, Wielopole Skrzyńskie, Wiśniowa, and Wojaszówka, which fosters regional cooperation and development. As such, the commune is an area with significant tourism potential, inviting visitors to explore the beauty of the Podkarpacie region.