Definition
Jasienin Duży is a village in eastern Poland.
Overview
Jasienin Duży is situated within the administrative district (gmina) of Lubartów, which is part of Lubartów County (powiat lubartowski) in the Lublin Voivodeship (województwo lubelskie). The village lies approximately 5 km south‑west of the town of Lubartów and about 22 km north of Lublin, the regional capital. It is a rural settlement characterized by agricultural land use and a small, dispersed population typical of the region.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Jasienin” is derived from the Polish word jesion (ash tree), with the suffix “‑in” denoting a place associated with a particular feature. The adjective “Duży” means “large” in Polish, distinguishing the settlement from nearby smaller localities such as Jasienin Mały (“Small Jasienin”). Thus, “Jasienin Duży” can be interpreted as “the larger village of the ash‑tree area.”
Characteristics
- Administrative status: Village (settlement type) under the jurisdiction of Gmina Lubartów.
- Geography: Located on the gently rolling plains of the Lublin region; the surrounding landscape is predominantly farmland with patches of mixed forest.
- Infrastructure: The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to Lubartów and neighboring villages. Public services such as primary education and basic health care are typically provided in the nearby town of Lubartów.
- Demographics: Specific population figures for Jasienin Duży are not separately published in the national statistical registers; demographic data are aggregated at the gmina level.
- Economy: The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, including the cultivation of cereals, potatoes, and the raising of livestock.
Related Topics
- Gmina Lubartów – the municipal authority overseeing Jasienin Duży.
- Lubartów County – the secondary‑level administrative unit containing the village.
- Lublin Voivodeship – the larger provincial region in eastern Poland.
- Polish rural settlement patterns – the typical organization of villages and agricultural lands in Poland.
- Jasienin Mały – a neighboring village with a similar name, indicating a smaller counterpart.