Chróstowo, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
Chróstowo | |
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Settlement | |
  Chróstowo | |
| Coordinates: 54°02′20″N 16°46′24″E / 54.03889°N 16.77333°E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Koszalin |
| Gmina | Polanów |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ZKO |
Chróstowo [xrusˈtɔvɔ] (German: Twelberg) is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Polanów, within Koszalin County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It is located in the historic region of Pomerania.
History
The area became part of the emerging Polish state in the 10th century. Following Poland's fragmentation, it formed part of the Duchy of Pomerania. From the 18th century it was part of the Kingdom of Prussia, and stayed part of Germany until 1945. Following Germany's defeat in World War II in 1945, the area became again part of Poland.
References
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).
