Zabawa, Tarnów County, Rural village in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Zabawa is a village in Tarnów County within Lesser Poland Voivodeship, located in the Gmina Radłów administrative district with around 877 residents. The settlement spreads across agricultural lands and traditional Polish rural structures positioned near the regional center of Kraków.
The village developed as part of the Gmina Radłów administrative unit within the Lesser Poland region and established itself as a rural settlement with deep roots. Its formation reflects the broader pattern of Polish village development across the southern parts of the country over many generations.
The village name means 'fun' in Polish, reflecting local traditions deeply connected to rural customs passed down through generations. Community gatherings remain central to how people here maintain their social bonds and cultural identity.
The village sits about 16 kilometers northwest of Tarnów and 64 kilometers east of Kraków, making it convenient for visitors wanting to experience rural life while staying close to urban services. Its position between these two centers allows for easy day trips to either location while maintaining a quiet village base.
The village maintains an unusually balanced population distribution between men and women among its residents, a rarity in many rural communities. This demographic pattern suggests a stable and self-sustaining local society.
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