Gmina Żyrzyn is a rural administrative district (gmina) in Łuków County, Lublin Voivodeship, eastern Poland. Its administrative seat is the village of Żyrzyn.
Geography
- Location: Situated in the eastern part of Poland, the gmina lies approximately 14 km north‑east of the county capital Łuków and about 80 km north of the regional capital Lublin.
- Area: The gmina covers an area of 129.76 km² (50.1 sq mi).
Demographics
- Population: According to the official Polish statistics for 2006, Gmina Żyrzyn had a total population of 5,553 inhabitants. More recent figures should be consulted from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS) for up‑to‑date numbers.
Administrative Structure
- Seat: The village of Żyrzyn serves as the administrative centre.
- Villages and Settlements: The gmina contains the following villages and settlements: Annówka, Borki, Cezaryn, Dębniak, Gaj, Głusk, Grabów, Gurki, Janinów, Karolin, Leśniczówka, Łubno, Majdan Krynicki, Majdan Skierbieszowski, Mąki, Nowe Zalesie, Osiedle Łuków, Parczew, Pniów, Przesmyki, Przewóz, Świerczów, Szydłowiec, Wola Żyrzyńska, Żerniki, Żydawcze, and Żyrzyn itself.
Neighbouring Gminas
Gmina Żyrzyn shares borders with the following gminas:
- Gmina Łuków (north)
- Gmina Stanin (south‑west)
- Gmina Stoczek Łukowski (east)
- Gmina Krzywda (south)
Economy and Land Use
The gmina’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with a landscape dominated by fields, meadows, and forested areas. Small‑scale local enterprises and services are concentrated in the seat, Żyrzyn.
Transport
Road connections link the gmina with Łuków and other neighboring localities. The regional road network facilitates access to the Lublin voivodeship capital and other major centers.
Governance
Gmina Żyrzyn is governed by an elected council (rada gminy) and an executive mayor (wójt). The council is responsible for local education, infrastructure, public services, and spatial planning within the gmina’s jurisdiction.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) – Local Data Bank.
- Official website of Gmina Żyrzyn (provides administrative contacts, news, and public notices).
All information presented reflects publicly available data from official Polish sources and does not include speculative or unverified content.
