Siedliszcze, Gmina Siedliszcze, Administrative center in Chełm County, Poland
Siedliszcze is the administrative center of Gmina Siedliszcze in Chełm County, located in the Lublin Voivodeship in eastern Poland. The village sits roughly 23 kilometers west of Chełm and about 42 kilometers east of Lublin, functioning as the seat of the local municipal government.
The village was profoundly affected during World War II when German forces established a ghetto in 1940. This period marked a turning point in the history of the settlement and its people.
Before World War II, the village maintained a strong Jewish presence, with 666 Jewish residents representing 80 percent of the total population in 1921.
The village is easily accessible by regional roads and works well as a base for exploring the surrounding area. The flat terrain makes it simple to navigate and get around while visiting the locality and its neighboring regions.
The village administration oversees numerous settlements including Adolfin, Anusin, Bezek, and Borowo across 153.9 square kilometers of agricultural territory.
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