Czerwona Woda is a village in northern Poland situated within the administrative district of Gmina Olsztynek, which is part of Olsztyn County (powiat olsztyński) in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship (województwo warmińsko-mazurskie).
Geographic location
- The village lies approximately 7 km north‑east of the town of Olsztynek and about 23 km south‑west of the regional capital, Olsztyn.
- It is positioned in the historic region of Masuria and is represented on the Polish national grid at latitude 53°45′N and longitude 20°35′E (approximate).
Administrative classification
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Warmian-Masurian
- County: Olsztyn
- Gmina (municipality): Olsztynek
Demographics
- According to the latest data available from Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) – the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT) – the village had a population of roughly 150 inhabitants (the exact figure may vary with newer censuses).
Infrastructure and transport
- Local roads connect Czerwona Woda with Olsztynek and surrounding villages.
- Public transport services are limited; the nearest railway station is located in Olsztynek.
Etymology
- The name “Czerwona Woda” translates from Polish as “Red Water.” While the precise origin of the name is not documented in major encyclopedic sources, such toponyms in Poland often relate to historical characteristics of local water bodies (e.g., coloration due to mineral content, peat, or seasonal algae blooms).
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment), entry for Czerwona Woda, Olsztyn County.
- Official website of Gmina Olsztynek (provides basic information on constituent villages).
No further notable historical or cultural events associated with Czerwona Woda are recorded in widely‑available encyclopedic databases.
