Livnis

Livnis is a small village located in the administrative district of Gmina Stawiski, within Kolno County, in the Podlaskie Voivodeship of north‑eastern Poland. The settlement lies roughly 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) south of the town of Stawiski, 13 kilometres (8 miles) south-east of the county capital Kolno, and about 80 kilometres (50 miles) north-west of the regional capital Białystok. Its geographical coordinates are approximately 53°10′N latitude and 22°15′E longitude.

First mentioned in written records in the late 14th century, Livnis was historically part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania before becoming incorporated into the Polish Crown following the Union of Lublin in 1569. During the partitions of Poland, the village fell under Prussian rule, and later it became part of the Russian Empire during the 19th century. In the interwar period Livnis was part of the Second Polish Republic, and it was incorporated into the administrative framework of the newly established Zielonogórska Voivodeship. After World War II, the village was restored to Poland and has remained part of the present-day Podlaskie Voivodeship.

The local economy is primarily agrarian, with crop cultivation and animal husbandry forming the main sources of livelihood for residents. Small-scale forestry and cottage industry also contribute to the village’s economic activities. In recent years, Livnis has seen development of local infrastructure, including the refurbishment of the village church and improvement of transport links to nearby towns. The population of Livnis is approximately 300 inhabitants, reflecting a typical demographic profile for rural settlements in the region, with a mix of families engaged in farming and a minority of commuters working in nearby urban centres.

Livnis is accessible by regional roads connecting it to Stawisz and Kolno, and it is served by local bus routes. The village’s cultural life centres around its historic church, which hosts community events and local festivals. The surrounding landscape is characterized by mixed forests, fields, and small lakes, typical of the Podlaskie countryside.