Pokrzywy, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

Pokrzywy [pɔˈkʂɨvɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Purda, within Olsztyn County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) south-west of Purda and 18 km (11 mi) south of the regional capital Olsztyn. It is located within the historic region of Warmia.

Pokrzywy
Village
Warmian old wayside shrine in Pokrzywy
Warmian old wayside shrine in Pokrzywy
Pokrzywy is located in Poland
Pokrzywy
Pokrzywy
Coordinates: 53°37′44″N 20°33′57″E / 53.62889°N 20.56583°E / 53.62889; 20.56583
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWarmian-Masurian
CountyOlsztyn
GminaPurda
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
130
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code+48 89
Vehicle registrationNOL

An 18th-century wayside shrine, typical for Warmia, is located in the village.

References

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