Biłgoraj County

Biłgoraj County is an administrative district in Lublin Voivodeship containing four towns, with Biłgoraj serving as its administrative center, and thirteen rural communities. The area connects eastern landscapes through fourteen municipal subdivisions that handle local governance.

The territory joined Poland in 1366 under King Kazimierz the Great following regional conflicts that shaped eastern borders. This annexation marked an important expansion of Polish rule into eastern lands.

The northern communities practice strong Catholic traditions, while southern areas are home to Orthodox Christian and Unitarian religious groups.

The main administrative offices are located in Biłgoraj, situated south of Lublin, from where local services are coordinated. The area is accessible by local roads and provides standard administrative facilities across several smaller centers.

Many village names in the region reflect historical connections to forest industries, as the area was originally blanketed by dense woodland. These names tell the story of how the landscape transformed through human settlement and resource use over centuries.

Location: Lublin Voivodeship

Capital city: Biłgoraj

Elevation above the sea: 212 m

Shares border with: Janów Lubelski County, Lublin County, Krasnystaw County, Zamość County, Tomaszów Lubelski County, Lubaczów County, Przeworsk County, Leżajsk County, Nisko County

Website: http://bilgorajski.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.55000,22.73333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42