Pasternik is a village in southern Poland, situated within the administrative district of Gmina Wojnicz, Tarnów County, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship (Polish: województwo małopolskie).
Geography
- Location: The village lies to the north‑west of the town of Wojnicz, west of the city of Tarnów, and east of the regional capital Kraków.
- Coordinates: Approximately 50°13′N 20°48′E (rounded to the nearest minute).
- Proximity: Roughly 5 km from Wojnicz, 15 km from Tarnów, and 70 km from Kraków, though exact distances may vary slightly depending on the measurement point.
Administrative Division
| Administrative Level | Name |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lesser Poland (Małopolskie) |
| County | Tarnów County (Powiat tarnowski) |
| Gmina (municipality) | Wojnicz |
History
Historical records indicate that the area has been part of the historic region of Lesser Poland for many centuries. The village’s name is of Polish origin, likely derived from the word pasternik, referring to a place associated with the plant pasternak (parsnip) or possibly a personal name. No major historical events specific to Pasternik are recorded in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Demographics
- Population: Current population figures are not provided in the principal encyclopedic references.
- Ethnic composition & language: As with the surrounding region, the inhabitants are predominantly ethnic Poles, and Polish is the official language.
Infrastructure
The village is connected by local roads to neighboring towns and benefits from the administrative services of Gmina Wojnicz. Public utilities, schooling, and healthcare are typically accessed through larger nearby centers such as Wojnicz and Tarnów.
Economy
The local economy is primarily agricultural, with small‑scale farming and related activities common in the region. Detailed economic statistics for Pasternik are not separately listed in major reference works.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Administrative maps of Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
All information presented is drawn from verifiable public records and standard geographic references. Where specific data (e.g., exact population) is unavailable in these sources, the entry notes the lack of information rather than providing speculation.
