Świerczyna, Koszalin County
| Świerczyna | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Świerczyna | |
| Coordinates: 54°9′N 16°37′E / 54.150°N 16.617°ECoordinates: 54°9′N 16°37′E / 54.150°N 16.617°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Koszalin County |
| Gmina | Polanów |
| Population | 280 |
Świerczyna [ɕfjɛrˈt͡ʂɨna] (formerly German Schwarzin) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Polanów, within Koszalin County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-west of Polanów, 29 km (18 mi) east of Koszalin, and 157 km (98 mi) north-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 280.
