Krzepocin

Krzepocin is a village in central Poland. It is located within the administrative district of Gmina Ostrówek, in Wieluń County, Łódź Voivodeship.

Geography and Location

The village of Krzepocin is situated in the south-central part of Poland. Geographically, it lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of Ostrówek, which is the seat of the Gmina Ostrówek administrative unit. It is further located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Wieluń, the county seat, and 76 kilometres (47 mi) south-west of the regional capital, Łódź. Krzepocin is part of the historical region of Greater Poland, though it currently falls under the administrative boundaries of the Łódź Voivodeship.

Administration

Krzepocin is administered as part of Gmina Ostrówek, which is a rural gmina (an administrative district) in Poland. Gmina Ostrówek, in turn, is a component of Wieluń County (powiat wieluński), which is one of the administrative divisions of the Łódź Voivodeship (województwo łódzkie). The Łódź Voivodeship is one of the 16 provinces of Poland, established in 1999.

Demographics

As a rural village, Krzepocin has a generally small population, typical of many similar settlements throughout Poland. Exact population figures are usually recorded during national censuses and can fluctuate over time.

History

The history of Krzepocin, like many small villages in the region, is closely linked to the broader historical events of central Poland. This includes periods of various Polish states, foreign partitions, and the eventual re-establishment of an independent Poland. While specific historical records detailing Krzepocin's individual development may be found primarily in local or regional archives, its existence reflects the long-standing agricultural and rural heritage of the area.