Kiernozia

Kiernozia
Village
Kiernozia
Coordinates: 52°16′7″N 19°52′12″E / 52.26861°N 19.87000°E / 52.26861; 19.87000
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Łódź
County Łowicz
Gmina Kiernozia
Population 930

Kiernozia [kʲɛrˈnɔʑa] is a village in Łowicz County, Łódź Voivodeship, in central Poland.[1] It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Kiernozia. It lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Łowicz and 61 km (38 mi) north-east of the regional capital Łódź.

The village has a population of 930 and is mostly known for being the birthplace (and burial place) of Marie Walewska (née Łączyńska), one of the mistresses of Napoleon Bonaparte.

References

  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


Coordinates: 52°16′7″N 19°52′12″E / 52.26861°N 19.87000°E / 52.26861; 19.87000


Interesting page about community of the village Kiernozia: https://www.facebook.com/StaraGwardiaKiernozka

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