Definition
Porażyn‑Tartak is a settlement classified as a village within the administrative district of Gmina Kostrzyn, Poznań County, in the Greater Poland Voivodeship of west‑central Poland.
Overview
The village is situated in the west‑central part of the country, lying approximately 5 km north‑west of the town of Kostrzyn and about 20 km east of the regional capital, Poznań. It forms part of the historic region of Greater Poland. The locality is incorporated into Poland’s three‑tier administrative structure: the national level (Poland), the voivodeship level (Greater Poland Voivodeship), and the county level (Poznań County).
Etymology / Origin
The name “Porażyn” is believed to be derived from a personal name or a diminutive form of a Slavic root related to the word “poraż” (meaning “blow” or “strike”), though the precise origin has not been definitively documented. The suffix “‑Tartak” is the Polish word for “sawmill,” indicating that the settlement historically developed around or was identified by the presence of a sawmill operation.
Characteristics
- Administrative affiliation: Gmina Kostrzyn, Poznań County, Greater Poland Voivodeship.
- Geographic coordinates: Approximately 52°25′N latitude and 16°46′E longitude.
- Land use: Predominantly rural, with agricultural fields and forested areas surrounding the settlement.
- Infrastructure: Local roads connect Porażyn‑Tartak to neighboring villages and the larger road network serving Kostrzyn and Poznań. The historic sawmill that gave the village its suffix is no longer in commercial operation, but its legacy influences the local toponymy.
- Population: Detailed, up‑to‑date population figures are not publicly confirmed; the settlement is understood to be small, typical of rural villages in the region.
Related Topics
- Gmina Kostrzyn: The municipal authority governing Porażyn‑Tartak.
- Poznań County: The county encompassing the village and surrounding localities.
- Greater Poland Voivodeship: The larger administrative region in which the village is located.
- Polish administrative divisions: The hierarchical structure of voivodeships, counties, and gminas in Poland.
- Rural settlement patterns in west‑central Poland: Studies of village development, land use, and demographic trends in the region.