Świerże Górne is a village in east‑central Poland. Administratively, it is situated within the Gmina (municipality) of Zbuczyn, part of Siedlce County (powiat siedlecki) in the Masovian Voivodeship (województwo mazowieckie). The settlement lies to the east of the town of Siedlce and to the east‑north‑east of Poland’s capital, Warsaw.
Geographical location
- The village is positioned in the central‑eastern lowlands of the Masovian region.
- It is located approximately 20 km (12 mi) east of the county seat, Siedlce, and about 106 km (66 mi) east of Warsaw.
- Its geographic coordinates are roughly 52°15′N latitude and 22°30′E longitude.
Demographics
- Official population figures are periodically collected by Poland’s Central Statistical Office (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS). As of the latest available census data, the village’s population numbered in the low hundreds. Precise contemporary figures are not documented in publicly accessible sources.
Historical and cultural context
- The name “Świerże” is derived from the Polish word świerk (“spruce”), suggesting a historical association with spruce trees in the area. The qualifier “Górne” means “upper,” distinguishing the settlement from nearby locales such as Świerże Dolne (“lower Świerże”).
- No major historical events or notable landmarks are recorded in standard reference works for the village; it primarily functions as a rural residential community within the agricultural landscape of the Masovian plain.
Administrative references
- Świerże Górne is listed in the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT) maintained by GUS, confirming its status as an officially recognized locality.
Transportation and infrastructure
- The village is accessible via local road networks connecting it to Zbuczyn and other neighboring settlements. Public transport services are limited, with regional bus lines providing occasional connections to Siedlce.
Economy
- The local economy is predominantly based on small‑scale agriculture and related activities typical of the Masovian countryside.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from official Polish statistical and geographic sources as of the most recent publications. Further detailed demographic or historical data may be limited or unpublished.