Zgorzelec

The Zgorzelec commune, located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in Zgorzelec County, covers an area of 136.02 km², of which 71% is agricultural land and 16% is forest land. In 2004, the commune was inhabited by 7,867 people. Zgorzelec is a rural commune, and its seat is the town of Zgorzelec, which between 1975 and 1998 belonged to the Jelenia Góra Voivodeship. The commune borders Germany and neighbors communes such as Bogatynia, Lubań, and Zawidów. The commune comprises several villages, including Białogórze, Jędrzychowice, and Łomnica. Within the commune, one can find interesting architectural objects, such as churches in Łagów and other monuments that reflect the local culture and history of the region. The history of Zgorzelec dates far back into the past, which can be observed in the architecture and traditions of its inhabitants. The commune also has a diverse age pyramid, indicating the demographic diversity of the community. An interesting fact is that Zgorzelec is located on the Polish-German border, which influences the culture and development of the region.