Kołczewo
| Kołczewo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
|
Kołczewo Lake | |
  Kołczewo | |
| Coordinates: 53°57′N 14°36′E / 53.950°N 14.600°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Kamień |
| Gmina | Wolin |
| Population | 770 |
Kołczewo [kɔu̯ˈt͡ʂɛvɔ] (German Kolzow) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Wolin, within Kamień County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Wolin, 13 km (8 mi) west of Kamień Pomorski, and 60 km (37 mi) north of the regional capital Szczecin.
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.
The village has a population of 690 people and keeps decreasing each month.
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Coordinates: 53°57′N 14°36′E / 53.950°N 14.600°E
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