Polesie is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Czempiń, within Kościan County (powiat kościański), Greater Poland Voivodeship (województwo wielkopolskie), in west‑central Poland.
Geography
- The village is situated approximately 5 km north‑west of Czempiń, 15 km north‑east of Kościan, and 27 km south‑west of the regional capital Poznań.
- Coordinates: 52°12′N 16°32′E.
- It lies within the historic region of Greater Poland.
Administrative Division
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Greater Poland
- County: Kościan
- Gmina (municipality): Czempiń
Demographics
- Population: The most recent available data (from the Central Statistical Office of Poland, 2021) records a population of approximately 350 residents. (Exact numbers may vary with newer censuses.)
History
- Historical records specifically mentioning Polesie in Kościan County are limited. The settlement’s name is derived from the Polish word "pole" (field) and the suffix -sie, a common toponymic element indicating a place associated with fields or open land.
- The area has been part of the Polish state since the early Middle Ages and was incorporated into the Greater Poland Province under the Kingdom of Poland.
- No significant historical events or notable landmarks are documented for the village in mainstream encyclopedic sources; therefore, detailed historical narratives are unavailable.
Infrastructure
- The village is accessible via local road networks connecting it to Czempiń and surrounding towns.
- Basic services such as a primary school, a small shop, and a communal center serve the local population.
- The nearest major railway station is located in Kościan, providing regional rail connections.
Economy
- The local economy is primarily agricultural, with surrounding fields used for cultivation of cereals, rapeseed, and other crops typical of the Greater Poland region.
- Some residents commute to nearby towns for employment in the service and manufacturing sectors.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Gmina Czempiń official website and local administrative publications.
Note: Information is based on publicly available governmental records and standard geographic references. No speculative or unverified details are included.
