Brzydowo (pronounced [bʐɨˈdɔvɔ]; German: Seubersdorf) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Ostróda, within Ostróda County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.
Geography
The village is located at approximately 53°38′02″N 19°57′20″E. It lies within the historical region of Upper Prussia (Prusy Górne).
Administration
Brzydowo is a village (wieś) under the administration of the Gmina Ostróda municipal district. It previously existed under the German name Seubersdorf during periods when the region was under German administration.
Population
According to available data, the village has a population of approximately 510 inhabitants. A 2013 record lists the population at 480 residents.
Local Facilities
The village hosts an Ochotnicza Straż Pożarna (Volunteer Fire Brigade), which has been in operation since 1950. It also contains a primary school (Szkoła Podstawowa), described as one of the oldest educational institutions within the Gmina Ostróda administrative area. Portions of the school are housed in an old, historic building.
Name and Etymology
The Polish name "Brzydowo" derives from Slavic root elements, while the historical German name was "Seubersdorf." The village is distinct from another settlement of the same name in nearby Olsztyn County (Brzydowo, Olsztyn County).
References
- Główny Urząd Statystyczny [Central Statistical Office] (Poland) — population records.
- Wikipedia: "Brzydowo, Ostróda County."
- Encyklopedia Warmii i Mazur — "Brzydowo (gmina Ostróda)."
