Wólka Waniewska

Wólka Waniewska is a village located in the administrative district of Gmina Łapy, within Białystok County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland. It is situated approximately 7 kilometers (4 miles) south-west of the town of Łapy and 32 kilometers (20 miles) south-west of the regional capital, Białystok.

The village is situated within the historical region of Podlachia. The toponym "Wólka" is common in Poland and historically refers to a settlement that was granted a period of tax exemption (wolnizna) for its inhabitants during its initial founding. The adjective "Waniewska" indicates a historical or geographical connection to the nearby village of Waniewo.

Administratively, Wólka Waniewska is part of the rural-urban municipality (gmina) of Łapy. The area is characterized by a landscape typical of the North Podlasie Lowland, with an economy traditionally rooted in agriculture. According to the 2011 national census, the village had a population of approximately 144 inhabitants, though demographic figures are subject to change based on more recent data from Statistics Poland (GUS).

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