Resko
| Resko | |||
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Bridge on Rega in Resko | |||
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  Resko | |||
| Coordinates: 53°48′N 15°24′E / 53.800°N 15.400°E | |||
| Country |
 Poland | ||
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian | ||
| County | Łobez | ||
| Gmina | Resko | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 4.49 km2 (1.73 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006) | |||
| • Total | 4,377 | ||
| • Density | 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi) | ||
| Postal code | 72-315 | ||
| Website | http://www.resko.pl/ | ||
Resko [ˈrɛskɔ] (German: Regenwalde) is a town in Łobez County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, with 4,436 inhabitants (2004). It is located on the Rega River.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany. Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
Notable residents
- Carl Sprengel (1787—1859), botanist
- Felicjan Sypniewski (1822—1877), scientist
- Friedrich Leo (1851—1914), philologist
- Ernst Eduard Taubert (1838—1934), composer
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Coordinates: 53°46′N 15°24′E / 53.767°N 15.400°E
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