Włodawa County

Włodawa County is an administrative district in eastern Poland's Lublin Voivodeship, comprising eight municipalities spread across varying landscapes. The territory centers around Włodawa city, which serves as the administrative hub for the surrounding urban and rural settlements.

The county took its current form during Poland's 1999 administrative reorganization, which redefined territorial boundaries and municipal divisions. Włodawa city has functioned as a regional hub for centuries, anchoring the administrative structure that emerged from this reform.

Local traditions and crafts remain visible across the eight municipalities, with each maintaining distinct architectural styles and daily practices. Visitors notice how rural communities preserve older ways of living that differ from the administrative center.

Włodawa city offers concentrated public services and amenities as the administrative center of the district. The region's scattered settlements and rural character make having transportation helpful for exploring the different municipalities effectively.

The territory sits at a triple-border junction where Polish, Belarusian, and Ukrainian boundaries converge, creating a unique geopolitical position at Europe's edge. This rare location allows visitors to sense the proximity of multiple nations in a remarkably compact area.

Location: Lublin Voivodeship

Capital city: Włodawa

Shares border with: Chełm County, Łęczna County, Parczew County, Biała Podlaska County

Website: http://powiat.wlodawa.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.55000,23.55000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47