Podlasek, Podlaskie Voivodeship
Podlasek [pɔdˈlasɛk] is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Grajewo, within Grajewo County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) south-east of Grajewo and 65 km (40 mi) north-west of the regional capital Białystok.
Podlasek | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  Podlasek | |
| Coordinates: 53°33′26″N 22°32′5″E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
| County | Grajewo |
| Gmina | Grajewo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | BGR |
| National roads |  |
History
During World War II, the settlement was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1939 to 1941, and by Nazi Germany from 1941 to 1944. In 1943, the Germans established a forced labour camp in the village.[2] Around 2,300 men from the region passed through the camp until its dissolution in July 1944.[2]
Transport
There is a train station in the village.
References
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- Sędziak, Zdzisław (2000). "Eksploatacja ludności regionu łomżyńskiego przez pracę na rzecz III Rzeszy". Studia Łomżyńskie (in Polish). No. 11. p. 207.
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