Nowy Młyn, Opole Voivodeship

Nowy Młyn [ˈnɔvɨ ˈmwɨn] is a hamlet in the administrative district of Gmina Strzeleczki (Gemeinde Klein Strehlitz), within Krapkowice County, Opole Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-east of Strzeleczki, 4 km (2 mi) south-west of Krapkowice, and 25 km (16 mi) south of the regional capital Opole. Historically located in Upper Silesia, in the Prudnik Land.

Nowy Młyn
Neumühle
Village
Nowy Młyn Neumühle is located in Poland
Nowy Młyn Neumühle
Nowy Młyn
Neumühle
Coordinates: 50°26′45″N 17°56′1″E / 50.44583°N 17.93361°E / 50.44583; 17.93361
Country Poland
VoivodeshipOpole
CountyKrapkowice
GminaStrzeleczki

Since 2006 the village, along with the entire commune, has been bilingual in German and Polish.

The village is administered as part of the village of Komorniki.[2]

History

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The village's name was first recorded in 1783, when there were 26 people living there. It comes from the mill that was located in the village ("Neumühle" and "Nowy Młyn" both meaning "new mill").

References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ "Official website" (in Polish).