Kudrynki is a village in north‑eastern Poland. Administratively, it is part of the Gmina Szypliszki in Suwałki County, within the Podlaskie Voivodeship. The settlement lies close to Poland’s border with Lithuania.
Geography
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Podlaskie
- County: Suwałki
- Gmina (municipality): Szypliszki
Kudrynki is situated approximately 14 km north of the city of Suwałki and a few kilometres south of the Poland–Lithuania border. The village is located in the historic region of Suwałki, an area characterized by post‑glacial lakes, rolling hills, and mixed forests.
Demographics
Population figures for Kudrynki are not separately reported in publicly available statistical sources; the village is typically classified as a small rural settlement.
History
Specific historical records concerning Kudrynki are limited. Like many villages in the Suwałki region, it has been subject to the broader historical developments of the area, including changes in sovereignty between the Polish‑Lithuanian Commonwealth, Prussia, and modern Poland. Detailed, village‑level historical information is not documented in widely accessible encyclopedic references.
Infrastructure and Economy
Kudrynki functions primarily as an agricultural community. Infrastructure details such as local roads, public services, and educational facilities are integrated with the administrative structures of Gmina Szypliszki.
Etymology
The name “Kudrynki” appears to be of Polish origin, possibly derived from a personal name or a diminutive form related to the root “kudra,” though definitive etymological analysis is not available in standard references.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Geographical and administrative data for villages in Podlaskie Voivodeship.
Note: Information presented is based on available encyclopedic sources. Where specific data (e.g., exact population) are not provided in those sources, the entry reflects the lack of detailed records.
