Dąbrowa is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Dzierzgowo, situated within Mława County (powiat mławski) in the Masovian Voivodeship of east‑central Poland.
Geographical location
- The village lies in the north‑eastern part of the Masovian Voivodeship, approximately 12 km (7 mi) north‑east of the county seat Mława and about 107 km (66 mi) north‑west of Warsaw, the capital of Poland.
- Its approximate coordinates are 53°09′N 20°19′E.
Administrative classification
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Masovian (Mazowieckie)
- County: Mława (Powiat Mławski)
- Gmina (municipality): Dzierzgowo
Demographics
- Specific population figures are not available in the consulted sources; the village is characteristic of small rural settlements in the region, typically comprising a few dozen to a few hundred residents.
Historical and cultural context
- Dąbrowa, like many villages in the Masovian countryside, has historically been an agricultural community. Detailed historical records specific to this settlement are limited in publicly accessible encyclopedic references.
Transport and infrastructure
- The village is accessed via local road networks connecting it to Dzierzgowo and the larger town of Mława. Public transport options are limited, with the nearest major railway and bus services located in Mława.
Etymology
- The name Dąbrowa derives from the Polish word “dąb,” meaning “oak,” and the suffix “‑owa,” indicating a place associated with oaks. Consequently, the name typically denotes “oak forest” or “oak grove,” reflecting the natural vegetation historically present in the area.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT).
- Official publications of the Masovian Voivodeship and Mława County administrative offices.
Note: Population data and detailed historical narratives for Dąbrowa, Mława County, are not extensively documented in readily available encyclopedic sources.