Tarnowo Pałuckie is a village in west‑central Poland. Administratively, it is part of the district (gmina) of Chodzież, within Chodzież County (powiat), in the Greater Poland Voivodeship (województwo wielkopolskie). The settlement lies approximately 6 km north‑east of the town of Chodzież and 68 km north of the regional capital Poznań.
Geographically, Tarnowo Pałuckie is situated in the historic region of Greater Poland, an area traditionally known as Pałuki. The village coordinates are roughly 52°58′N 16°55′E.
As of the most recent national census data available, the village has a population of around 200 inhabitants, though precise current figures may vary. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and small‑scale farming, typical of rural settlements in the region.
Tarnowo Pałuckie is served by the standard Polish local governance structures, including a village head (sołtys) and a village council that operate under the jurisdiction of the Gmina Chodzież authorities. The area observes Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during daylight‑saving periods.
The settlement does not host major historical monuments or institutions of national significance; however, it contributes to the cultural landscape of the Pałuki area, known for its rural traditions, folk architecture, and proximity to natural attractions such as lakes and forested areas.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Official website of Gmina Chodzież.
