Węgorzyno
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Węgorzyno | |
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| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Łobez |
| Gmina | Węgorzyno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.82 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 3,021 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 73-155 |
| Website | http://www.wegorzyno.pl |
Węgorzyno [vɛŋɡɔˈʐɨnɔ] (Template:Lang-de) is a town in Łobez County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, located on Lake Węgorzyno. It is the seat of Gmina Węgorzyno. As of 2009 it had a population of 3021 people. It is a retail and leisure resort.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany. Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
Notable residents
- Werner Dallmann (1924 – 1945) Waffen SS officer
- Joachim Christian Timm (1734 - 1805), German apothecary and botanist
External links
53°32′N 15°33′E / 53.533°N 15.550°E / 53.533; 15.550
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