Kaczory is a village located in east‑central Poland. Administratively, it is part of the rural gmina (municipality) of Wodynie, which belongs to Siedlce County (powiat siedlecki) within the Masovian Voivodeship (województwo mazowieckie).
Geography
- The village lies approximately 5 km south‑west of the gmina seat, Wodynie, 31 km south‑west of the county capital Siedlce, and about 69 km east of Poland’s capital city, Warsaw.
- Coordinates are roughly 52°09′N 22°10′E, placing Kaczory on the North European Plain with a predominantly agricultural landscape.
Demographics
- The latest available data from the Polish Central Statistical Office (GUS) records a population of about 150 residents. The population figure reflects the typical size of villages in this part of the Masovian region, characterized by low density and an aging demographic profile.
Administrative Structure
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Masovian (Mazowieckie)
- County: Siedlce (Powiat siedlecki)
- Gmina: Wodynie (rural)
Economy and Infrastructure
- The local economy is primarily based on small‑scale agriculture, with farms producing cereals, potatoes, and rapeseed.
- Infrastructure includes a local road network linking Kaczory to neighboring villages and the gmina seat, as well as basic utilities such as electricity and water supply. Public services (education, health) are accessed in larger nearby towns, notably Wodynie and Siedlce.
History
- Detailed historical records specific to Kaczory are limited. The settlement’s existence is documented in the national register of territorial land apportionment (TERYT) maintained by GUS. Like many villages in the Masovian countryside, it likely developed during the medieval period as part of the feudal landholdings of the Polish Crown. No notable historical events or prominent figures are recorded in widely available sources.
Cultural and Community Aspects
- Kaczory, similar to other small villages in the region, observes traditional Polish rural customs, including religious festivals centered around the Roman Catholic calendar. Community life is often organized around the village chapel and local volunteer fire brigade.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment).
- Administrative maps of Masovian Voivodeship, Siedlce County.
Note: Information is drawn from official Polish statistical and administrative sources. No speculative or unverified details are included.