Kościerzyna
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kościerzyna is located in the Gdańsk Pomerania region of northern Poland, southwest of Gdańsk. Historically, it was part of medieval Poland before being annexed by the Teutonic Knights in 1310. The town's name originates from the Old Polish word 'kościerz', meaning 'thicket'.
Statistics
Area
15.83 km²
Population
23,327