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The municipality of Wilków, located in the Lublin Voivodeship within Opole County, is primarily known for its hop cultivation, which accounts for over one-third of Poland's hop cone production. The municipal seat, Wilków, is the smallest municipal seat in the Lublin Voivodeship, with only 208 inhabitants recorded in 2008. The village is home to local institutions such as the Public School Complex, the Cooperative Bank, the Parish Church of St. Florian and St. Ursula, a Health Center, and a Catholic cemetery. The municipality hosts the annual Chmielaki Nadwiślańskie (Vistula Hop Festival), which is a significant cultural event in the region. Historically, before 1954, the municipality was part of the Szczekarków commune. In May 2010, severe floods submerged 90 percent of the municipality's area, with Rogów being the only village that remained unaffected. Demographic data from 2004 shows that the municipality had a population of 4,940. The area includes several nature reserves, such as the partial Krowia Wyspa (Cow Island) reserve, which protects bird breeding sites, and the Skarpa Dobrska reserve, safeguarding unique geological formations and rare plant species. The land use structure is predominantly agricultural (71%), with forests covering 12%, highlighting the region's agricultural character. The municipality of Wilków borders several other municipalities, including Chotcza, Janowiec, Kazimierz Dolny, and Łaziska, making it an important hub in the local community. Among its villages are Brzozowa, Kąty, Machów, and Zagłoba, reflecting the richness of local names and traditions.