Zalesie is a village in eastern Poland, situated within the administrative district of Gmina Niemce, Lublin County, in the Lublin Voivodeship. It forms part of the local government (gmina) structure that centers on the town of Niemce.
Geographical location
- Coordinates: approximately 51°13′N 22°44′E.
- The settlement lies to the north‑north‑west of the regional capital Lublin, about 15 km from the city centre.
- It is positioned in the lowland area of the Lublin Upland, characterized by agricultural fields and mixed forest patches.
Administrative affiliation
- Country: Poland
- Voivodeship: Lublin
- County: Lublin County (Powiat Lubelski)
- Gmina (municipality): Niemce
Statistical data
- The village is listed in the National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment (TERYT) maintained by the Central Statistical Office (GUS). Specific population figures are not provided in the most recent publicly accessible registers; therefore, an exact number cannot be confirmed.
Infrastructure and transport
- Zalesie is accessible via local roads that connect it to Niemce and surrounding villages. Public transport links are limited, primarily consisting of regional bus services.
Historical and cultural context
- No detailed historical account of Zalesie, Gmina Niemce, is available in major encyclopedic references. The name “Zalesie” is of Polish origin, typically meaning “behind the forest” or “wooded area,” which reflects the settlement’s likely historical relationship with nearby forested land.
References
- Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal).
- Administrative maps of Lublin Voivodeship, 2020–2024 editions.
Note: Information presented reflects data available from official Polish administrative sources; where precise figures or historical details are lacking, the entry notes the absence of verifiable encyclopedic information.
