Stara Kiszewa, Administrative village in Kościerzyna County, northern Poland
Stara Kiszewa is a village in the Pomeranian region of northern Poland that serves as the administrative center for the surrounding rural municipality. The settlement is scattered across gently rolling terrain with farmhouses and buildings spread throughout the area in a typical rural pattern.
The village suffered considerably during World War II under German occupation, with significant losses among its population. Forced expulsions and executions occurred between 1939 and 1942, affecting the community deeply.
The village maintains Polish rural traditions within the Pomeranian region, reflecting centuries of agricultural practices and community organization methods.
The settlement is located roughly 19 kilometers southeast of Kościerzyna and is accessible by car from that town. The larger city of Gdańsk lies about 52 kilometers away and offers better transportation connections to other regions.
The village experienced multiple forced population displacements during the German occupation, with major expulsions occurring in late 1939, January 1940, and 1942.
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