Łęgowo, Olecko County
Łęgowo [wɛnˈɡɔvɔ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Olecko, within Olecko County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[1]
Łęgowo | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Łęgowo  Łęgowo | |
| Coordinates: 54°6′N 22°27′E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Olecko |
| Gmina | Olecko |
| Founded | 1561 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | NOE |
It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) north-west of Olecko and 133 km (83 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn. It is located in the region of Masuria.
History
The origins of the village date back to 1561, when Stańko Olszewski bought land to establish a village.[2] As of 1600, the population was solely Polish.[2] In 1858, the village had a population of 281.[2]
Transport
The Polish National road 65 runs nearby, east of the village.
References
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom V (in Polish). Warsaw. 1884. p. 659.
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