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Czosnów is a rural municipality with its administrative seat in Czosnów, located in the Masovian Voivodeship, within the Nowy Dwór County. From 1975 to 1998, the municipality was part of the Warsaw Voivodeship. The municipality covers an area of 128.34 km², of which 58% is agricultural land and 28% is forested. Czosnów features a diverse demographic structure; in 2008, it was home to 8,959 people, and according to 2019 data, this number increased to 9,991. The municipality includes several village districts (sołectwa), such as nearby localities like Adamówek, Aleksandrów, and Cząstków Mazowiecki. It borders other municipalities like Izabelin, Jabłonna, and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, which fosters the development of cultural and social regional ties. Historically, the area of the municipality contains numerous traces of ancient settlements as well as architectural objects linked to local traditions. Czosnów Municipality has established partnerships with foreign towns, such as Siemieliszki and Fiamignano, strengthening its international cultural connections. An interesting fact is the diversity of localities within the municipality—ranging from settlements like Kazuń-Bielany to historical villages that have lost their administrative status, such as Dąbrówka. With its natural, demographic, and architectural values, Czosnów Municipality exemplifies a harmonious coexistence of tradition and modernity in the Masovian region.