Waplewo Wielkie
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| Waplewo Wielkie | |
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 Waplewo Wielkie
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| Coordinates: 53°55′45″N 19°14′3″E / 53.92917°N 19.23417°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Pomeranian |
| County | Sztum |
| Gmina | Stary Targ |
| Population | 1,032 |
Waplewo Wielkie [vaˈplɛvɔ ˈvjɛlkʲɛ] (German Waplitz) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Stary Targ, within Sztum County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of Stary Targ, 14 km (9 mi) east of Sztum, and 63 km (39 mi) south-east of the regional capital Gdańsk.
Before 1772 the area was part of Kingdom of Poland, 1772-1945 Prussia and Germany. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
The village has a population of 1,032. It has a manor house, formerly owned by the Sierakowski family, with a garden laid out in English style.
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Coordinates: 53°55′45″N 19°14′3″E / 53.92917°N 19.23417°E
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