Baranów, Lublin Voivodeship

Located 20 kilometers northeast of Puławy, Baranów stands as the administrative center of Gmina Baranów at an elevation of 150 meters.

Established as a town under Magdeburg Law in 1544, Baranów maintained its municipal status until 1870 when it reverted to a village classification.

The village holds deep connections to Jewish heritage, with historical records showing that Jewish residents constituted more than half of the population by 1930.

The village serves as a governmental center for the surrounding Gmina Baranów district, providing essential administrative services to residents of 18 nearby settlements.

Baranów carries historical significance as the ancestral home of renowned historian Harold Shukman and his sons, journalist David and writer Henry Shukman.

Location: Gmina Baranów, Lublin Voivodeship

Elevation above the sea: 150 m

Website: http://baranow.mbnet.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.55000,22.13333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:44