Świerzno, West Pomeranian Voivodeship
See also: Świerzno, Pomeranian Voivodeship
| Świerzno | ||
|---|---|---|
| Village | ||
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  Świerzno | ||
| Coordinates: 53°57′53″N 14°57′56″E / 53.96472°N 14.96556°E | ||
| Country |
 Poland | |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian | |
| County | Kamień | |
| Gmina | Świerzno | |
| Population | 670 | |
| Website | http://swierzno.pl | |
Świerzno [ˈɕfjɛʐnɔ] (German: Schwirsen) is a village in Kamień County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Świerzno.[1] It lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Kamień Pomorski and 66 km (41 mi) north-east of the regional capital Szczecin.
Before 1945 the area was part of Duchy of Pomerania. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
The village has a population of 670.
Notable residents
- Ernst Ziemer (1911-1986), Wehrmacht officer
References
Coordinates: 53°57′53″N 14°57′56″E / 53.96472°N 14.96556°E
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