Świętoszewo
Świętoszewo | |
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Settlement | |
Świętoszewo | |
| Coordinates: 53°44′40″N 14°54′20″E / 53.74444°N 14.90556°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Goleniów |
| Gmina | Przybiernów |
Świętoszewo (Polish: [ɕfjɛntɔˈʂɛvɔ]; formerly German: Schwanteshagen) is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Przybiernów, within Goleniów County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 10 km (6 mi) east of Przybiernów, 23 km (14 mi) north of Goleniów, and 43 km (27 mi) north-east of the regional capital Szczecin.
In the 960s the area became part of Poland after Mieszko I defeated the local Slavic tribes. From 1871 to 1945 the area was part of Germany. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
References
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). Select Miejscowości (SIMC) tab, select fragment (min. 3 znaki), enter town name in the field below, click WYSZUKAJ (Search)