Geographical location
Jabłonna Lacka is a village in east‑central Poland, situated in the Masovian Voivodeship. It lies within Sokołów County (powiat sokołowski) and serves as the administrative seat of the rural gmina (municipality) named Gmina Jabłonna Lacka. The village is positioned approximately 18 km north‑east of the town of Sokołów Podlaski and 103 km east of the capital city, Warsaw. Geographic coordinates are roughly 52°33′ N latitude and 22°21′ E longitude.
Administrative status
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Masovian (województwo mazowieckie)
- County: Sokołów (powiat sokołowski)
- Gmina: Jabłonna Lacka (rural)
Demographics
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) published for the year 2006, the village had a population of approximately 1,300 inhabitants. More recent figures are not provided in the available sources; thus the current number may differ.
Historical overview
- The settlement of Jabłonna Lacka is documented in historical records dating back to the 15th century.
- Throughout its history the village has been part of various administrative entities, including the Kingdom of Poland, the Russian‑ruled Congress Poland, and, after World War II, the People's Republic of Poland.
- Prior to the Second World War, Jabłonna Lacka had a small Jewish community, which was largely destroyed during the Holocaust. Post‑war demographic changes reflected the broader shifts in rural Poland.
Economy and infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with surrounding farmlands producing cereals, potatoes, and livestock. Small‑scale trade and services support the village population. Transportation links include regional road connections to Sokołów Podlaski and other neighboring settlements; there is no railway station within the village itself.
Cultural and natural sites
- The village contains a parish church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, which serves as a focal point for religious and communal activities.
- The surrounding landscape features typical Masovian lowland terrain, interspersed with forests and agricultural fields. Proximity to the Bug River basin influences local ecology.
References
- Central Statistical Office (Główny Urząd Statystyczny – GUS), National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT).
- Official website of Gmina Jabłonna Lacka (available in Polish).
- Historical atlases and regional monographs covering Sokołów County.
