Leszno [ˈlɛʂnɔ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Barczewo, within Olsztyn County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It is located in Warmia.[2]
Leszno | |
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Village | |
  Leszno | |
| Coordinates: 53°46′31″N 20°52′36″E / 53.77528°N 20.87667°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Olsztyn |
| Gmina | Barczewo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | NOL |
It lies approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) south-east of Barczewo and 26 km (16 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
In the past, the village was also called Leszno Wielkie to distinguish it from the nearby settlement of Leszno Małe.[2] In 1857, it had a population of 168.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ^ a b c Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom V (in Polish). Warsaw. 1884. p. 180.
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