Wilkasy, Giżycko County

Wilkasy [vilˈkasɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Giżycko, within Giżycko County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Giżycko and 85 km (53 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.

Wilkasy
Village
Aerial view of Wilkasy and Lake Niegocin
Aerial view of Wilkasy and Lake Niegocin
Wilkasy is located in Poland
Wilkasy
Wilkasy
Coordinates: 54°0′44″N 21°44′7″E / 54.01222°N 21.73528°E / 54.01222; 21.73528
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWarmian-Masurian
CountyGiżycko
GminaGiżycko
Population
2,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationNGI
National roads
Voivodeship roads

Located on the western shore of Lake Niegocin, it is a popular summer tourist destination in Masuria.

History

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The village dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1493, the old privilege of the village was renewed, and its administrator at the time was Jan Górski.[2] As of 1625, the village had an exclusively Polish population.[2]

Transport

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Wilkasy is located at the intersection of National road 59 and Voivodeship road 643. There is also a train station in the village.

References

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  1. ^ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. ^ a b Słownik geograficzny Królestwa Polskiego i innych krajów słowiańskich, Tom XIII (in Polish). Warsaw. 1893. p. 474.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)