Definition
Sławianówko is a village (settlement) in north‑western Poland, situated within the administrative district of Gmina Sławno, Sławno County, in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Overview
The village forms part of the rural landscape of the West Pomeranian region. It lies approximately 5 km south‑west of the town of Sławno and about 172 km north‑east of the regional capital Szczecin. The settlement is positioned in a predominantly agricultural area, with local infrastructure typical of small Polish villages, including residential dwellings, minor local roads, and surrounding fields. Demographic data for Sławianówko are not individually published in recent national censuses; population estimates are therefore limited and are usually aggregated within the wider Gmina Sławno statistics.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Sławianówko” is derived from the Polish root Sławian—a personal name or a reference to the Slavic people (Słowianie). The diminutive suffix “‑ko” typically denotes a smaller settlement associated with a larger locality or named after a founder, indicating “little Sławian” or “the small settlement of Sławian”. No historical documents provide a definitive origin story for the name, but the linguistic construction aligns with common naming conventions in the region.
Characteristics
- Administrative affiliation: Village → Gmina Sławno → Sławno County → West Pomeranian Voivodeship → Poland.
- Geography: Located on the lowland terrain of the Pomeranian Lake District, characterized by mixed agricultural fields and patches of forest.
- Economy: Primarily agricultural, with local farms engaged in crop cultivation and animal husbandry typical of the region.
- Infrastructure: Accessible via local roads connecting to Sławno and neighboring villages; public services (education, health) are generally provided in the nearby town of Sławno.
- Cultural aspects: As with many small Polish villages, local traditions are tied to regional customs, religious observances, and seasonal agricultural festivals, though specific events unique to Sławianówko are not documented in readily available sources.
Related Topics
- Gmina Sławno: The administrative district governing Sławianówko.
- Sławno County: The larger county encompassing the village and surrounding settlements.
- West Pomeranian Voivodeship: The province in which the village is located, known for its Baltic coastline and historic Pomeranian heritage.
- Polish rural settlement patterns: The typology and development of villages like Sławianówko within Poland’s countryside.
Note: Detailed historical records and precise demographic statistics for Sławianówko are limited in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources; the information presented reflects the scope of verified data available up to 2024.