Wiry, West Pomeranian Voivodeship

Wiry [ˈvirɨ] (German: Vieren) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Stara Dąbrowa, within Stargard County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-east of Stara Dąbrowa, 21 km (13 mi) north-east of Stargard, and 42 km (26 mi) east of the regional capital Szczecin.

Wiry
Village
Wiry
Coordinates: 53°29′17″N 15°11′45″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipWest Pomeranian
CountyStargard
GminaStara Dąbrowa

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.

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


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