Babki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship

Babki [ˈbapki] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Gołdap, within Gołdap County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland, close to the border with the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia.[1] It lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) south-east of Gołdap and 137 km (85 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn. It is located in the historic region of Masuria.

See also: Babki, Greater Poland Voivodeship
Babki
Village
Babki is located in Poland
Babki
Babki
Babki is located in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Babki
Babki
Coordinates: 54°13′34″N 22°26′59″E
CountryPoland Poland
VoivodeshipWarmian-Masurian
CountyGołdap
GminaGołdap
Population
210
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registrationNGO

History

In the past, the territory was at various times part of Poland, Prussia and Germany. In 1938, the Nazi government of Germany renamed the village to Steinbrück to erase traces of Polish origin. In 1945, following Germany's defeat in World War II, the region became again part of Poland and the historic name of the village was restored.

Transport

The Polish National road 65 runs nearby, west of the village.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.



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