Drozdowo, Olecko County
For other places with the same name, see Drozdowo.
| Drozdowo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Drozdowo | |
| Coordinates: 54°10′N 22°30′E / 54.167°N 22.500°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Warmian-Masurian |
| County | Olecko |
| Gmina | Kowale Oleckie |
| Population (approx.) | 250 |
Drozdowo [drɔzˈdɔvɔ] (German: Drosdowen, from 1938-45 Drosten) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kowale Oleckie, within Olecko County, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) east of Kowale Oleckie, 15 km (9 mi) north of Olecko, and 138 km (86 mi) east of the regional capital Olsztyn.
Before 1945, the area was part of Germany (East Prussia). Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles.
The village has an approximate population of 250.
Notable residents
- Gustav von Saltzwedel (1808–1897), politician
- Wilhelm von Saltzwedel (1820–1882), public official
References
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Coordinates: 54°10′00″N 22°30′00″E / 54.1667°N 22.5000°E
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