Definition
Cedrowice-Parcela is a settlement (often classified as a hamlet or colony) in central Poland. It is administratively part of Gmina Stryków, within Zgierz County of the Łódź Voivodeship.
Overview
Cedrowice-Parcela lies in the east–central part of the Łódź region, positioned approximately 5 km north‑east of the town of Stryków, 19 km north‑east of Zgierz, and about 22 km north‑east of the regional capital Łódź. The settlement is recorded in the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment (TERYT) maintained by Poland’s Central Statistical Office (GUS). As a small rural locality, it is primarily residential and agricultural in character, with limited public infrastructure.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Cedrowice‑Parcela” combines the toponym “Cedrowice” with the suffix “‑Parcela,” a Polish term denoting a parcel of land that was historically subdivided for settlement or agricultural use. The root “Cedrowice” is likely derived from the Polish word cedr (cedar), suggesting that the original village may have been associated with cedar trees or a landscape featuring such vegetation. Precise historical documentation of the name’s origin is not publicly available, so this interpretation remains provisional.
Characteristics
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Łódź |
| County | Zgierz |
| Gmina (municipality) | Stryków |
| Settlement type | Settlement / colony |
| Geographic coordinates | Approximately 51°58′N 19°38′E (based on Gmina maps) |
| Population | Accurate information is not confirmed; settlements of this type typically have populations ranging from a few dozen to low‑hundreds. |
| Economic activity | Predominantly agricultural; limited commercial services. |
| Transport | Accessible via local roads connecting to Stryków and surrounding villages; nearest major roadway is the A1/E75 highway to the west. |
| Public facilities | No separate municipal institutions; residents rely on services in nearby Stryków. |
Related Topics
- Gmina Stryków – the administrative district that governs Cedrowice-Parcela.
- Zgierz County – the larger county (powiat) within which the settlement is situated.
- Łódź Voivodeship – one of 16 top‑level administrative divisions in Poland, encompassing the central region of the country.
- Polish rural settlement classification – the system distinguishing villages, colonies, hamlets, and other types of small localities.
- National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment (TERYT) – the official Polish register that enumerates and codes all territorial units, including Cedrowice-Parcela.
Note: Detailed demographic and historical data specific to Cedrowice-Parcela are not widely published in English‑language sources; the above description synthesizes available administrative records and standard geographic information.