Wojsławice

Wojsławice is a rural municipality in the Lublin Voivodeship, located in the Chełm County, with its administrative seat in the town of Wojsławice. Between 1975 and 1998, the municipality was part of the Chełm Voivodeship. According to 2004 statistics, it had a population of 4,399 residents. Historically, Wojsławice belonged to the Chełm County in the Lublin Governorate, and on January 13, 1870, the municipality was expanded to include Wojsławice, which had lost its town rights. The municipality covers an area of 110.18 km², dominated by agricultural land (78%) and forests (16%). It plays a significant role in the geographical structure of the county, accounting for 6.19% of its total area. In literature, Wojsławice are known as the setting for stories about Jakub Wędrowycz by Andrzej Pilipiuk, adding to their cultural significance. The municipality includes numerous villages, such as Czarnołozy, Huta, Krasne, Kukawka, and others, as well as several smaller settlements like Kolonia and the forest settlement of Wojsławice. In terms of education, the School and Preschool Complex in Wojsławice-Kolonia was operational, but some of its branches, such as those in Majdan Ostrowski and Putnowice, were closed in 2012. Neighboring municipalities include Białopole, Grabowiec, Kraśniczyn, Leśniowice, Uchanie, and Żmudź. Thanks to its history, culture, and architecture, Wojsławice is an important point on the regional map.