Krzywda is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Sobolew, which is part of Garwolin County (powiat garwoliński) in the Masovian Voivodeship of east‑central Poland. The settlement lies approximately 5 km south‑west of the gmina seat Sobolew, 21 km south of the county capital Garwolin, and 71 km south‑east of Poland’s capital city, Warsaw.
Geography
The village is situated on the lowland terrain of the Masovian Plain. Its geographic coordinates are roughly 51°46′N latitude and 21°48′E longitude. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural fields, small patches of forest, and a network of local roads connecting Krzywda with neighboring villages and towns.
Administrative status
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Masovian (Mazowieckie)
- County: Garwolin (Powiat garwoliński)
- Gmina (municipality): Sobolew
Population
Official population figures for Krzywda are not readily available in the consulted statistical sources; therefore, the current number of inhabitants is unspecified.
Etymology
The Polish word krzywda translates as “harm,” “injury,” or “injustice.” Place‑name scholars often note that many Polish villages bear names derived from common nouns or personal nicknames, suggesting that the name may have originated from a historical reference to a notable event, a characteristic of the settlement, or a founder’s nickname. No definitive documentary evidence confirming the precise origin of this particular toponym has been identified.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal). (Accessed 2023).
- “Gmina Sobolew.” Official website of the Gmina Sobolew, municipality administration.
Note: The information presented reflects data available from official Polish territorial registers and publicly accessible geographic resources. No speculative or unverified historical claims are included.