Tczów is a village in east‑central Poland. Administratively, it is located within Radom County (powiat radomski) in the Masovian Voivodeship (województwo mazowieckie). The village serves as the seat of the rural administrative district known as Gmina Tczów.
Geography
- Coordinates: approximately 51°26′N 20°57′E.
- The settlement is situated roughly 10 km (6 mi) southwest of the city of Radom and about 95 km (59 mi) south‑south‑west of Warsaw.
- The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and mixed forests.
Demographics
- According to the most recent available data from the Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), the population of Tczów is around 1,200 inhabitants. (Population figures may vary slightly between statistical updates.)
History
- The earliest documented mention of Tczów dates to the 14th century, appearing in medieval records pertaining to the Masovian region.
- Throughout its history, the village has been part of various administrative entities, including the Kingdom of Poland, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and, after the partitions of Poland, the Russian Empire’s Congress Poland.
- After World War II, Tczów became part of the then‑newly established Łódź Voivodeship, later transferred to the Masovian Voivodeship following the 1999 administrative reform.
Local Infrastructure
- Tczów hosts a primary school, a parish church, and a cultural center that serves the surrounding rural community.
- The village is connected to nearby towns and cities via regional road networks, providing access to public transportation services.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Official website of Gmina Tczów.
- Historical atlases and regional monographs on Masovian Voivodeship.
