Lipowiec, Szczytno County

Lipowiec [liˈpɔvjɛt͡s] (German: Lipowitz; 1933-45: Lindenort) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczytno, within Szczytno County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) south-east of Szczytno and 55 km (34 mi) south-east of the regional capital Olsztyn. It is located in the historic region of Masuria.

Lipowiec
Village
Saint Valentine church in Lipowiec
Saint Valentine church in Lipowiec
Lipowiec is located in Poland
Lipowiec
Lipowiec
Coordinates: 53°28′N 21°8′E / 53.467°N 21.133°E / 53.467; 21.133
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWarmian-Masurian
CountySzczytno
GminaSzczytno
Population
863
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationNSZ
Primary airportOlsztyn-Mazury Airport

The village has a population of 863.

History

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In the past, the territory was at various times part of Poland, Prussia and Germany. In 1933, the German administration renamed the village to Lindenort to erase traces of Polish origin. In 1945, following Germany's defeat in World War II, the region became again part of Poland and the historic name of the village was restored.

References

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