Leszno, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

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
Village
Leszno is located in Poland
Leszno
Leszno
Coordinates: 53°46′31″N 20°52′36″E / 53.77528°N 20.87667°E / 53.77528; 20.87667
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWarmian-Masurian
CountyOlsztyn
GminaBarczewo
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationNOL

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

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ a b c Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom V (in Polish). Warsaw. 1884. p. 180.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)