Gilów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Rural settlement in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
Gilów is a rural village in Lower Silesian Voivodeship set amid agricultural fields and scattered woodland areas. The settlement occupies gently rolling terrain typical of this region, with farmland and small forests defining its landscape.
The village was originally known as Girlachsdorf and passed through several territorial administrations over the centuries. These shifts reflect the complex history of the Lower Silesian region under different European powers.
The Church of Saint Hedwig stands as the central religious structure in Gilów, where 697 residents maintain traditional Polish village customs.
The village falls under the administration of Gmina Niemcza and connects to surrounding areas through local roads and paths. Visitors can explore rural walking routes and easily reach nearby settlements in the region.
The village maintains a balanced population distribution with 291 males and 323 females according to the March 2021 Polish census data.
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