Błotno is a village located in north‑western Poland. Administratively, it is part of the Gmina (municipality) of Nowogard, which lies within Goleniów County (powiat goleniowski) in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship (województwo zachodniopomorskie).
Geography
- Coordinates: Approximately 53°38′N 15°15′E (the exact latitude and longitude may vary slightly across sources).
- Proximity to major centers: The village is situated roughly 9 km (5.6 mi) south‑east of the town of Nowogard, 26 km (16 mi) east of the county seat Goleniów, and about 45 km (28 mi) north‑east of Szczecin, the regional capital.
Administrative Status
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: West Pomeranian (Zachodniopomorskie)
- County: Goleniów
- Gmina: Nowogard
Demographics
Population figures for Błotno are not provided by publicly available national statistical releases as of the latest update; thus specific demographic data are unavailable.
Historical Context
The area that includes Błotno was historically part of the Pomeranian region, which has experienced various territorial changes, especially during the 20th‑century border adjustments following World II. The village, like many in the region, was incorporated into Poland after the war. Detailed historical records specific to Błotno are not extensively documented in widely accessible encyclopedic sources.
Statistical Reference
The Central Statistical Office of Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) maintains the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT), which catalogues Błotno under its official administrative code.
Etymology
The name “Błotna” derives from the Polish word błoto meaning “mud” or “marsh,” suggesting the settlement may originally have been associated with a marshy or muddy landscape.
This entry reflects information available from official Polish administrative registers and geographic references. No speculative or unverified details have been included.