Ukta
Ukta | |
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Village | |
Ukta | |
| Coordinates: 53°41′18″N 21°29′46″E / 53.68833°N 21.49611°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Pisz |
| Gmina | Ruciane-Nida |
| Population | 570 |
Ukta [ˈukta] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Ruciane-Nida, within Pisz County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 7 km (4 mi) north-west of Ruciane-Nida, 22 km (14 mi) west of Pisz, and 67 km (42 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
The village is situated on the Krutynia river of Masurian Lake District.
On April 5, 1981 the local Protestant church was charged and forcefully taken over by Catholics.[2]
The village has a population of 570.
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)
- ^ Andreas Kossert: Masuren - Ostpreussens vergessener Süden, p. 374