Wola Dalsza is a village in south‑eastern Poland. Administratively it belongs to the Gmina (municipality) of Białobrzegi, within Łańcut County of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The settlement lies on the banks of the Wisłok River at coordinates 50°06′27″ N 22°15′47″ E.
Demographics
According to Poland’s Central Statistical Office (GUS), the village had a population of 1,862 inhabitants as of the 2021 census. It functions as an official sołectwo (the lowest tier of rural local government).
History
- Former name: Until 1937 the locality was known as Wola Wielka.
- Early ownership: A separate settlement historically called “Świętosławowa Wola” in nearby Przemyśl County was owned by the nobleman Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski. That settlement was devastated during the Tatar raid of 1672.
- Administrative changes: From 1975 to 1998 Wola Dalsza was part of the then‑existent Rzeszów Voivodeship, after which it became incorporated into the current Subcarpathian Voivodeship following Poland’s administrative reform.
Subdivisions
The village comprises several integral parts (hamlets):
| Part | Type |
|---|---|
| Jawornik | part of the village |
| Poręby | part of the village |
| Wola Mała | part of the village |
| Zakrzacze | part of the village |
Religious and Cultural Sites
Wola Dalsza is the seat of a Roman‑Catholic parish dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary (Parafia Matki Bożej Różańcowej).
Notable Residents
- Tadeusz Urban – elected member of the Polish Sejm (fourth term).
- Roman Turek (1898–1982) – self‑taught writer and author of works about rural life in the Łańcut area.
Infrastructure
- Postal code: 37‑100.
- Telephone area code: +48 17.
- Vehicle registration plates: RLA.
The village’s geographic location, modest population, and historical ties to the Polish nobility reflect typical characteristics of rural settlements in the Subcarpathian region.
