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Benowo, Rural village in Gmina Ryjewo, Poland

The village of Benowo stands at an elevation of 13 meters above sea level in the northern region of Pomeranian Voivodeship, 56 kilometers south of Gdańsk.

The settlement, formerly known as Bönhof in German, developed as part of the Pomeranian region through various administrative changes in northern Polish territories.

The population of 308 residents maintains traditional Polish rural customs and participates in seasonal agricultural activities that shape the local community.

Benowo connects to major urban centers through regional roads, with Kwidzyn situated 18 kilometers to the south and Ryjewo 6 kilometers in the same direction.

The village serves as the birthplace of German actor Horst Krause, who entered the world here in 1941 during the region's complex historical period.

Location: Gmina Ryjewo

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

GPS coordinates: 53.89417,18.92750

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:11

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