Kraczkowa is a village in south‑eastern Poland situated within the administrative district of Gmina Wojaszówka, Krosno County, in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. The settlement lies approximately 4 km north‑west of the gmina seat Wojaszówka, 16 km north‑west of the city of Krosno, and about 46 km south‑west of the regional capital Rzeszów.
Geographically, Kraczkowa is located in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, an area characterized by a mixture of agricultural land and forested terrain. The village is part of the historic region of Galicia and has been recorded in various administrative documents since the 19th century.
As of the most recent national census data available (2021), Kraczkowa had a population of roughly 1,200 inhabitants. The local economy is primarily based on small‑scale farming, forestry, and limited artisanal production. Infrastructure includes a primary school, a parish church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and a community center that hosts cultural events and local government meetings.
Historically, Kraczkowa was under the jurisdiction of the Austro‑Hungarian Empire until the end of World War I, after which it became part of the Second Polish Republic. During World War II, the village experienced occupation by Nazi Germany and later Soviet forces, with documented instances of resistance activity in the surrounding forested areas. Post‑war, Kraczkowa was incorporated into the People's Republic of Poland and underwent collectivization of agriculture, although many private farms persisted.
The village is located along a regional road that connects it to neighboring settlements such as Wojaszówka and Krosno, facilitating transport and commerce. Public transportation is limited to regional bus services. The surrounding region is noted for its scenic landscapes, making it a modest destination for regional tourism focused on hiking and rural cultural heritage.
Kraczkowa is governed at the local level by a sołtys (village head) and a village council, which operate under the broader authority of the Gmina Wojaszówka administrative board. The village is part of the Polish electoral district for national parliamentary elections and participates in the local governance structures of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship.