Bobrowniki is a village in western Poland situated within the administrative district of Gmina Słubice, Słubice County, in the Lubusz Voivodeship. The settlement belongs to the north‑western part of the voivodeship, close to the German border.
Administrative classification
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Lubusz (Lubuskie)
- County: Słubice
- Gmina (municipality): Słubice
Geography
Bobrowniki lies approximately a few kilometres north of the town of Słubice, the seat of both the gmina and the county. The village is located in a region characterized by lowland terrain and agricultural land use. Its geographical coordinates are roughly 52°20′N latitude and 14°55′E longitude.
Population
The latest available data from Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) places the population of Bobrowniki at around a few hundred inhabitants. Exact figures may vary between statistical releases.
History
The settlement’s name, “Bobrowniki,” is derived from the Polish word bóbr (beaver) and historically refers to places where beaver hunting or beaver‑related activities were common. Like many villages in the region, Bobrowniki was part of the historical territories of Greater Poland and later fell under Prussian and German administration before being reintegrated into Poland after World War II.
Infrastructure and transport
Bobrowniki is served by local roads that connect it to Słubice and other nearby villages. Public transport options are limited, with regional bus services providing the primary means of access to larger urban centers.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Local administrative sources of Gmina Słubice.
Note: All information presented is based on publicly available encyclopedic sources and official statistical data.
