Szewce Nadolne is a village in west‑central Poland. It is administratively part of the Gmina Kościelec, within Koło County, in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. The settlement is situated in the historic region of Greater Poland.
Geography
The village lies in a predominantly rural area characterized by agricultural land and scattered forest patches. Its location places it in the central lowlands of the Polish Plain, with an elevation typical of the surrounding region (approximately 100–120 m above sea level).
Administrative classification
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship (province): Greater Poland (Wielkopolskie)
- County (powiat): Koło
- Gmina (municipality): Kościelec
Demographics
Population figures for Szewce Nadolne are not publicly detailed in the latest available statistical releases. Accurate information is not confirmed.
Infrastructure and transport
The village is connected to the regional road network through local roads that link it to the nearby town of Koło and the municipal centre of Kościelec. Public transport services are limited to regional bus routes.
History
Specific historical records concerning Szewce Nadolne are sparse. The name “Szewce” derives from the Polish word szewc (shoemaker), suggesting a possible origin as a settlement of craftsmen. The qualifier “Nadolne” means “lower,” indicating its relative position to a nearby settlement possibly named “Szewce Górne” (“Upper Szewce”). Accurate information is not confirmed.
References
- Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
Note: Certain details, such as exact population size and precise historical events, are not verified in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.