Leszno Górne

Leszno Górne [ˈlɛʂnɔ ˈɡurnɛ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szprotawa, within Żagań County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) south-east of Szprotawa, 27 km (17 mi) south-east of Żagań, and 54 km (34 mi) south of Zielona Góra.

Leszno Górne
Village
Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Leszno Górne
Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Leszno Górne
Leszno Górne is located in Poland
Leszno Górne
Leszno Górne
Coordinates: 51°28′N 15°37′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLubusz
CountyŻagań
GminaSzprotawa
First mentioned1260
Elevation
145 m (476 ft)
Population
(approx.)
1,600
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationFZG

History

The village was first mentioned in 1260, when it was part of Piast-ruled Poland. In the 18th century, it was annexed by Prussia, and from 1871 to 1945 it also formed part of Germany. During World War II, the Germans used prisoners of war as forced labour in the village. After the defeat of Nazi Germany in the war in 1945, it became again part of Poland.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


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