Turowo, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Turowo [tuˈrɔvɔ] (German: Thurow)[1] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Szczecinek, within Szczecinek County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[2] It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Szczecinek and 144 km (89 mi) east of the regional capital Szczecin.
Turowo | |
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Village | |
Turowo | |
| Coordinates: 53°39′N 16°43′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Szczecinek |
| Gmina | Szczecinek |
| Population | 950 |
Before 1648 the area was part of Duchy of Pomerania, and from 1648–1945 it belonged to Prussia and Germany. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
References
- Ortsnamenverzeichnis der Ortschaften jenseits von Oder und Neiße by M. Kaemmerer
- "Central Statistical Office (GUS) – TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
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