Stawiszyn, Municipality in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Stawiszyn is a small municipality located in central Poland within Greater Poland Voivodeship. The town sits north of Kalisz in Kalisz County and serves as the administrative center of its surrounding gmina.
German occupation forces renamed the settlement to Stavensheim in 1943 as part of their campaign to eliminate Polish identity in the region. This forced name change reflected the broader policy of cultural erasure during wartime administration.
The Jewish cemetery in nearby Stary Kiączyn contains 39 gravestones with Hebrew inscriptions and plant motifs dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The town lies roughly 18 kilometers north of Kalisz and approximately 98 kilometers southeast of Poznań, the regional capital. Visitors can explore the surrounding area and visit the Jewish cemetery located in nearby Stary Kiączyn.
The municipality covers less than one square kilometer, making it one of the smallest town-sized administrative units in Poland. This compact size creates an unusual settlement that contrasts sharply with typical Polish municipalities.
Location: Gmina Stawiszyn
Website: http://stawiszyn.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.91833,18.11139
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56
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