Aleksandrów, Biłgoraj County, Village in eastern Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
Aleksandrów is a village in eastern Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, situated in a rural area of the Biłgoraj County. The settlement functions as the main administrative center for the surrounding Gmina Aleksandrów district.
The village underwent brutal pacification campaigns during World War II between 1942 and 1944 that resulted in significant loss of life among the Polish population. These events remain a somber part of the local memory and shaped the community's path forward.
The village maintains strong community bonds through its volunteer fire department, which plays a central role in local emergency response and social gatherings.
The village is accessible by road and serves as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural area. Visitors should expect a rural setting with limited commercial services typical of small Polish settlements.
The total population of Aleksandrów reached 3,135 residents, making it a substantial settlement within the Biłgoraj County administrative structure.
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