Żmijówek Włościański
Żmijówek Włościański | |
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Village | |
Żmijówek Włościański | |
| Coordinates: 52°59′38″N 21°48′9″E / 52.99389°N 21.80250°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Masovian |
| County | Ostrołęka |
| Gmina | Troszyn |
| Highest elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
Żmijówek Włościański (Polish pronunciation: [ʐmiˈjuvɛk fwɔɕˈtɕaj̃skʲi]) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Troszyn, within Ostrołęka County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland.[1]
History
Specific records for Żmijówek Włościański are limited; however, the broader Masocian region was settled extensively during the Middle Ages, with numerous small agrarian villages forming around feudal estates and parish structures.[2] The presence of similarly named villages reflects the development of fragmented rural settlements.
The term “Włościański” historically refers to peasants or landed villagers, suggesting that this settlement may have been associated with peasant-owned or agrarian landholding structures, distinguishing it from noble or estate-based settlements.[2]
Administration
Żmijówek Włościański is a village situated in Poland, Masovian County (Mazowieckie). It lies in the east-central part of the country, within the broader historical region of Masovia. Masovia is characterized by flat lowlands, agricultural land use, and dispersed rural settlements.[3]
Characteristics
Żmijówek Włościański is classified as a village (rural settlements). Settlements in the Masovian countryside host small populations, are agriculturally oriented, and feature low-density housing.[3] The elevation in the surrounding region generally ranges from 100-150 meters above sea level (typically for this part of Masovia.)[3] Nearby localities include other similarly named villages such as Żmijewo and Żmijewo-Zagroby, reflecting a common regional naming pattern tied to older settlement clusters.
References
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).
- ^ a b Nauk, Instytut Historii Polskiej Akademii; Sciences, Institute of History of the Polish Academy of. "Żmijewo. Files of Przasnysz district in the Middle Ages. Files of Historico-Geographical Dictionary of Masovia in the Middle Ages". Files of the Historico-Geografical Dictionary of Masovia in the Middle Ages.
- ^ a b c "Wieś Żmijewek Włościański (mazowieckie) » mapy, GUS, regon, kod pocztowy, edukacja, kierunkowy, demografia, statystyki, tabele, linie kolejowe, drogi publiczne, liczba ludności". Polska w liczbach (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-03-23.