Ksawerów, Lublin Voivodeship
Ksawerów | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Ksawerów | |
| Coordinates: 51°04′20″N 23°43′17″E / 51.07222°N 23.72139°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lublin |
| County | Chełm |
| Gmina | Żmudź |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ksawerów [ksaˈvɛruf] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Żmudź, within Chełm County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland.[1]
History
In the late 19th century, during an ethnographic expedition led by Pavlo Chubynsky in 1869–1870, it was documented that the inhabitants of Ksawerów were predominantly Greek Catholics who spoke Ukrainian.
Six Polish citizens were murdered by Nazi Germany in the village during World War II.[2]
Demographic trends
Over the years, Ksawerów has experienced a decline in population. Data indicates a decrease from 16 residents in 1975 to 10 in 2015, marking a 37.5% reduction over four decades.
Geographical context
Nearby cities include Chełm, located approximately 25 kilometers to the northwest, and Lublin, the voivodeship's capital, situated further west.
References
- ^ "Główny Urząd Statystyczny" [Central Statistical Office] (in Polish). To search: Select "Miejscowości (SIMC)" tab, select "fragment (min. 3 znaki)" (minimum 3 characters), enter town name in the field below, click "WYSZUKAJ" (Search).
- ^ Zestawienie Miejsc Zbrodni Popełnionych na Ludności Cywilnej przez Okupanta Hitlerowskiego na Ziemiach Polskich w latach 1939–1945 (in Polish). Warszawa. 2022. p. 43. ISBN 978-83-954388-3-7.
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