Wilkasy [vilˈkasɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Giżycko, within Giżycko County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Giżycko and 85 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
Wilkasy | |
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Village | |
 Aerial view of Wilkasy and Lake Niegocin | |
  Wilkasy | |
| Coordinates: 54°0′44″N 21°44′7″E / 54.01222°N 21.73528°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Giżycko |
| Gmina | Giżycko |
| Population | 2,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | NGI |
| National roads |  |
| Voivodeship roads |  |
Located on the western shore of Lake Niegocin, it is a popular summer tourist destination in Masuria.
History edit
The village dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1493, the old privilege of the village was renewed, and its administrator at the time was Jan Górski.[2] As of 1625, the village had an exclusively Polish population.[2]
Transport edit
Wilkasy is located at the intersection of National road 59 and Voivodeship road 643. There is also a train station in the village.
References edit
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ^ a b Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom XIII (in Polish). Warsaw. 1893. p. 474.
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