Białousy
Białousy [bjawɔˈusɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Janów, within Sokółka County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of Janów, 18 km (11 mi) west of Sokółka, and 34 km (21 mi) north of the regional capital Białystok.
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 53°25′N 23°14′E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
County | Sokółka |
Gmina | Janów |
Population (2011) | 249 |
The name of the village was first mentioned in 1709 as Wólka Białousów in a church certificate. The name comes from the surname of the family who first came to the area.
References
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- National Institute of Cultural Heritage. "Register of immovable monuments - Podlaskie Voivodeship. Retrieved on 30 September 2020.
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