Jeże is a village in central Poland situated within the administrative jurisdiction of Gmina Zgierz, Zgierz County, in the Łódź Voivodeship. It forms part of the historical region of Greater Poland and lies to the north of the regional capital Łódź.
Administrative classification
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Łódź
- County: Zgierz
- Gmina (municipality): Zgierz
Geographical setting
The settlement is located in the lowland area of the Central European Plain. The surrounding landscape consists predominantly of agricultural fields and mixed forest patches typical of the Łódź region. Exact coordinates are not definitively recorded in publicly available encyclopedic sources; however, the village is positioned north‑north‑east of the town of Zgierz and north of Łódź.
Demographics
Population figures for Jeże are not specified in major statistical publications; thus, the current number of inhabitants is unknown.
Infrastructure and transport
Jeże is accessible via local road networks that connect it with Zgierz and other nearby villages. Public transport services are limited, reflecting its status as a small rural settlement.
History
No detailed historical account of Jeże is provided in standard reference works. The name “Jeże” is the plural form of the Polish word jeż, meaning “hedgehog,” which may reflect an etymological origin linked to local wildlife or a historical nickname for the area.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT).
- Administrative maps of Łódź Voivodeship.
Note: Information such as precise population size, exact geographic coordinates, and detailed historical data are not available in the cited encyclopedic sources.