Kuczyn is a village in north‑eastern Poland situated within the administrative district of Gmina Trzcianne, Mońki County, in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. It lies approximately 6 km south‑west of the gmina seat Trzcianne, 16 km south‑west of the county capital Mońki, and 41 km north‑west of the regional capital Białystok.
Administrative classification
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Podlaskie
- County: Mońki
- Gmina (municipality): Trzcianne
Geographical data
- Coordinates: 53°26′N 23°07′E (approx.)
- Map reference: The village appears on the national topographic map of Poland and is marked on regional road maps covering the Podlaskie region.
Demographics
According to the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment (TERYT) maintained by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), the village had a population of 120 residents as of the 2021 census. (Population figures are subject to periodic updates; the most recent official number should be consulted for current data.)
Historical overview
Kuczyn lies in a region historically part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth. Following the partitions of Poland, the area became part of the Russian Empire, and after World War I it was incorporated into the Second Polish Republic. The village, like many in the Podlaskie region, experienced significant agricultural development in the interwar period and was affected by the front movements during World War II. Post‑war administrative reforms placed it within the Białystok Voivodeship, and subsequent 1999 reforms established its present location in Mońki County.
Economy and infrastructure
The local economy is primarily agricultural, focusing on small‑scale crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Infrastructure includes a single local road connecting Kuczyn to Trzcianne and nearby villages, as well as access to regional utilities (electricity, water supply, and telecommunications) provided by the gmina authorities.
Cultural and natural surroundings
Kuczyn is located near the Biebrza National Park, one of Poland’s most important wetland reserves, which contributes to the region’s biodiversity and offers opportunities for eco‑tourism. The village itself hosts a small chapel dating to the early 20th century, reflecting the predominantly Roman Catholic heritage of the area.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- “Statistical Yearbook of the Podlaskie Voivodeship,” 2022 edition.
- Local administrative publications of Gmina Trzcianne.
