Hedwiżyn

Hedwiżyn is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Biłgoraj, within Biłgoraj County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland. It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) north-east of Biłgoraj and 75 km (47 mi) south of the regional capital Lublin.

The village has a population that fluctuates but is generally under 500 residents. It is located in a primarily rural area characterized by agriculture and forestry.

Historically, Hedwiżyn, like much of the Biłgoraj area, has been influenced by its proximity to forests and its location within the Lublin Voivodeship. The region's history includes periods of Polish rule, partition, and war, all of which have impacted the local population and landscape.

The name "Hedwiżyn" likely derives from a historical or personal name, although a definitive etymological source is not readily available. Information about specific historical events or notable figures directly associated with Hedwiżyn is limited in readily accessible sources.