Wieluń County

Wieluń County is an administrative district in Łódź Voivodeship that brings together ten municipalities across central Poland, combining small towns and villages in a largely rural setting. The territory includes both developed areas and countryside villages, with each municipality operating as its own local community.

The county was created in 1999 as part of Poland's major administrative reform that restructured the country's governance system following the end of communist rule. This reform reshaped regional divisions and gave local communities more control over their own affairs.

Each municipality holds its own local traditions visible in seasonal celebrations and crafts passed down through generations. The blend of rural and small-town life shapes how people gather and share their heritage today.

The county seat of Wieluń is connected to major Polish cities through road networks leading toward Warsaw and Wrocław. Railway connections also link the area to Poznań and Katowice for those traveling by train.

The county shows a striking balance between rural and urban populations, with most residents living in countryside areas and following traditional ways of life. This contrast reveals much about how rural Poland operates and changes over time.

Location: Łódź Voivodeship

Capital city: Wieluń

Shares border with: Wieruszów County, Sieradz County, Łask County, Bełchatów County, Pajęczno County, Kłobuck County, Olesno County

Website: http://powiat.wielun.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.22250,18.57389

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02