Ostrówik is a village in east‑central Poland. Administratively, it is part of the Gmina Słubice in Płock County, which lies within the Masovian Voivodeship. The village is situated approximately 7 km south‑west of the gmina seat Słubice, 22 km south‑west of the county capital Płock, and about 95 km west of the national capital Warsaw.
Geography
The settlement is located in the lowland area of the Masovian plain. Its geographic coordinates are roughly 52°30′N latitude and 19°45′E longitude. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land, mixed forests, and a network of small rivers and streams typical of the broader Central European plain.
Administrative status
Ostrówik falls under the jurisdiction of the Polish local government system, which divides the country into voivodeships (provinces), counties (powiats), and gminas (municipalities). As a village, it is classified as a sołectwo, the lowest administrative unit, and is represented by a village head (sołtys) within the Gmina Słubice council.
Demography
Detailed population figures for Ostrówik are not published in readily accessible national statistics; therefore, precise demographic data are unavailable. The village is typical of many small rural settlements in the Masovian Voivodeship, with a likely population ranging from a few dozen to a few hundred residents.
Historical and cultural context
There is no widely documented historical record specifically dedicated to Ostrówik in major encyclopedic sources. The name “Ostrówik” is derived from the Polish word ostrów, meaning “island” or “dry area in a marsh,” with the diminutive suffix ‑ik indicating a small or lesser form. Such toponymic constructions are common in Polish place‑names, often reflecting the locality’s original geographical features.
Economy and infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with residents engaged in crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Infrastructure in the village includes basic road connections to neighboring settlements and access to utilities managed by the Gmina Słubice authorities. Public services such as education and healthcare are typically provided in larger nearby towns, notably Słubice and Płock.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal (TERYT), entry for Ostrówik, accessed 2023.
Note: The information presented is based on publicly available administrative records and geographic data. No speculative or unverified claims are included.
