Polska Cerekiew ([ˈpɔlska t͡sɛˈrɛkʲɛf]) is a village in Kędzierzyn-Koźle County, Opole Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Polska Cerekiew.[1] It lies approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Kędzierzyn-Koźle and 51 km (32 mi) south of the regional capital Opole.

Polska Cerekiew
Village
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Polska Cerekiew is located in Poland
Polska Cerekiew
Polska Cerekiew
Polska Cerekiew is located in Opole Voivodeship
Polska Cerekiew
Polska Cerekiew
Coordinates: 50°13′45″N 18°7′38″E / 50.22917°N 18.12722°E / 50.22917; 18.12722
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipOpole
CountyKędzierzyn-Koźle
GminaPolska Cerekiew
Population
 • Total1,429
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationOK
National roads
Websitehttp://www.polskacerekiew.pl/

History edit

During World War II, the Germans operated the E253 and E287 forced labour subcamps of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp for Allied POWs in the village.[2]

Sights edit

The landmarks of Polska Cerekiew are the Renaissance castle and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Demographics edit

There is a German minority in the village.

References edit

  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ "Working Parties". Lamsdorf.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2022.