Krępina Explained

Krępina
Settlement Type:Settlement
Total Type: 
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Voivodeship
Subdivision Name1:Lubusz
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wschowa
Subdivision Type3:Gmina
Subdivision Name3:Sława
Coordinates:51.9167°N 15.9919°W
Pushpin Map:Poland
Pushpin Label Position:right

Krępina (German: Krempine, 1936-1945: Neuacker)[1] is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Sława, within Wschowa County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland.[2] It lies approximately 8km (05miles) north-west of Sława, 250NaN0 north-west of Wschowa, and 340NaN0 east of Zielona Góra.

Before World War II, the village was part of Germany. The village was renamed Neuacker in 1936.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ortsnamenverzeichnis der Ortschaften jenseits von Oder u. Neiße . M. Kaemmerer. 2004. 3-7921-0368-0 . German.
  2. Web site: Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal) . 2008-06-01 . Polish.