Giżyn, Myślibórz County
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| Giżyn | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Giżyn | |
| Coordinates: 52°56′36″N 15°0′29″E / 52.94333°N 15.00806°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Myślibórz |
| Gmina | Nowogródek Pomorski |
| Population | 400 |
Giżyn [ˈɡiʐɨn] (German: Giesenbrügge) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Nowogródek Pomorski, within Myślibórz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) north of Nowogródek Pomorski, 10 km (6 mi) east of Myślibórz, and 60 km (37 mi) south-east of the regional capital Szczecin.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
The village has a population of 400.
Notable residents
- Heros von Borcke (1835–1895), officer
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Coordinates: 52°56′36″N 15°0′29″E / 52.94333°N 15.00806°E
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