Wolsztyn County

Wolsztyn County, with its seat in the town of Wolsztyn, is a county in Poland located in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, established in 1999. The area is characterized by a diversity of municipalities, including the urban-rural municipality of Wolsztyn and the rural municipalities of Przemęt and Siedlec. As of the end of June 2020, the county was inhabited by 57,534 people, indicating stable demographics in the region. In 2010, the population was 55,853, with a natural increase rate of 4.01‰, which is reflected in the age pyramid of its residents. Wolsztyn is a place with a rich architectural history, featuring historic buildings and churches that bear witness to local culture and traditions. The town boasts, among other things, a historic market square and distinctive examples of architecture from various eras. The region is also known for its culture and traditions, with various cultural events taking place in the area that attract both residents and tourists. In the past, Wolsztyn also held a place in the history of railways, as evidenced by the preserved steam locomotive depot. The county's economy is stable, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5% in 2019, reflecting a low level of unemployment in the region. Wolsztyn County borders the neighboring counties of Nowy Tomyśl, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Kościan, and Leszno, as well as the counties in the Lubusz Voivodeship: Wschowa, Nowa Sól, and Zielona Góra. Its rich infrastructure, cultural heritage, and friendly labor market make Wolsztyn County an attractive place to live and work.