Definition
Kiszewo is a village in west‑central Poland, situated within the administrative district of Gmina Oborniki, Oborniki County, in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
Overview
Kiszewo lies at geographic coordinates 52°41′ N 16°40′ E (approximately 52.683° N, 16.667° E). It is part of the historic region of Greater Poland and is governed at the local level by the Gmina (municipality) of Oborniki. According to data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland, the village had a population of 359 residents in the 2011 census, which increased slightly to 368 by the 2021 census. The settlement is typical of rural communities in the area, featuring residential housing, agricultural land, and local infrastructure that connects it to the nearby town of Oborniki, the county seat.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Kiszewo” is of Polish origin. While a definitive etymology is not documented in widely available scholarly sources, the suffix “‑ewo” is a common element in Polish toponyms, often indicating a place associated with a personal name or a family. It is plausible that “Kiszewo” derives from a personal name such as “Kisz” or “Kiszew,” suggesting “the settlement of Kisz” or “the place belonging to the Kisz family.” However, without specific historical records, this interpretation remains tentative.
Characteristics
- Administrative affiliation: Village → Gmina Oborniki → Oborniki County → Greater Poland Voivodeship → Poland.
- Population: 359 (2011); 368 (2021).
- Geography: Located on the flat terrain typical of the Greater Poland lowlands, with agricultural fields surrounding the settlement.
- Infrastructure: The village is accessible via local roads linking it to Oborniki and other nearby villages such as Kiszewko and Kowalewko. Public services are administered by the Gmina Oborniki authorities.
- Economy: Primarily agrarian, with many residents engaged in farming, animal husbandry, and related rural occupations.
- Cultural sites: The local parish church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Anna, serves as a focal point for community religious activities.
Related Topics
- Oborniki County: The larger administrative region encompassing Kiszewo.
- Greater Poland Voivodeship: One of Poland’s sixteen voivodeships, notable for its historical significance as the heartland of the early Polish state.
- Polish village structure: Typical features of rural settlements in Poland, including administrative hierarchy, demographic trends, and economic base.
- Central Statistical Office (GUS): The governmental body responsible for census data and demographic statistics referenced for Kiszewo’s population figures.
References
- “Kiszewo.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiszewo (accessed 2024).
- “Kiszewo (Oborniki, Poznań Subregion, Poland) – Population Statistics.” CityPopulation.de. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/poland/localities/poznanski/oborniki/0591410__kiszewo/ (accessed 2024).