Gmina Grabowiec is a rural administrative district (gmina) in Puławy County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland. The gmina’s administrative seat is the village of Grabowiec.
Geography
The gmina is situated in the eastern part of the Lublin Voivodeship, approximately 30 km north‑west of the county capital Puławy and 58 km west of the regional capital Lublin. It lies within the historical region of Lesser Poland.
Area and population
The gmina covers an area of roughly 74 km². As of the most recent publicly available statistics (2006), the total population was about 4 000 inhabitants.
Accurate information is not confirmed for any more recent demographic or geographic data.
Administrative composition
Gmina Grabowiec comprises a number of villages and settlements, including:
- Grabowiec (seat)
- Baranówka
- Borki
- Dąbrowa
- Glinienko
- Kiełczewice Górne
- Łazy
- Łychów
- Małachówka
- Nowa Wieś
- Siedliska
(Only a selection of villages is listed; the full roster can be obtained from official municipal registers.)
Neighbouring gminas
Gmina Grabowiec shares borders with the following gminas:
- Gmina Kazimierz Dolny
- Gmina Końskowola
- Gmina Łaziska
- Gmina Nałęczów
Governance
The gmina is governed by a council (rada gminy) elected by local residents and an executive mayor (wójt). The council is responsible for local infrastructure, education, social services, and land-use planning within its territory.
Economy and culture
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with small‑scale farming and animal husbandry dominating land use. The area contains several historic wooden churches and traditional folk architecture, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Lublin region.
References
Information on Gmina Grabowiec is drawn from Polish national statistical publications and administrative records. Specific up‑to‑date figures should be consulted from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS).