Momoty Górne is a village located in southeastern Poland.
Overview Momoty Górne is situated within the administrative district of Gmina Janów Lubelski, in Janów Lubelski County, Lublin Voivodeship. Geographically, it lies approximately 8 kilometers (5 mi) northeast of Janów Lubelski, the county seat, and 58 kilometers (36 mi) south of the regional capital, Lublin. As of 2011, the village had a population of 591 residents.
Etymology/Origin The name "Momoty" likely derives from a personal name or a local topographic feature, a common practice in Polish place-naming. The suffix "Górne" means "Upper" in Polish, indicating a distinction from a nearby settlement, Momoty Dolne ("Lower Momoty"), which is also present in the region. This naming convention is typical for differentiating adjacent villages with shared base names.
Characteristics Momoty Górne is characteristic of a rural Polish village. Its economy is predominantly agricultural, supporting a small local community. The village is connected to the broader regional infrastructure through local roads, facilitating access to the gmina and county seats for services and commerce. Its location within the Lublin Voivodeship places it in an area known for its agricultural landscapes and forests, including parts of the Roztocze uplands. Demographically, it represents a stable, albeit small, rural population.
Related Topics
- Gmina Janów Lubelski
- Janów Lubelski County
- Lublin Voivodeship
- Villages in Poland
- Momoty Dolne