Kwik [kfik] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Pisz, within Pisz County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Pisz and 87 km (54 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn. It is located on Lake Białoławki in the region of Masuria.
Kwik | |
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Village | |
.jpg) View of Kwik from Lake Białoławki | |
  Kwik | |
| Coordinates: 53°44′N 21°49′E / 53.733°N 21.817°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Pisz |
| Gmina | Pisz |
| Founded | 15th century |
| Population (approx.) | 130 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | NPI |
History edit
The village was founded in the 15th century.[2] In the late 19th century, it had an entirely Polish population of 304, which was mostly employed in agriculture, fishing and fish trade.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ^ a b Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom V (in Polish). Warsaw. 1884. p. 33.
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