Oktanowo

Oktanowo is a village in the rural area of Poland. It is part of a local municipality and sits in a lowland region characterized by flat farmland and a network of creeks. The population is around 800 residents. The settlement is attested in medieval documents; the name is of Slavic origin. The local economy is based on agriculture, with crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes, and small-scale horticulture. Some residents commute to nearby towns for work. The village center features a 19th-century parish church and a wooden windmill preserved as a cultural monument. There is an annual harvest festival in autumn and a volunteer fire brigade. Oktanowo is served by regional roads; the nearest rail link and larger market towns lie within a short drive; bus services connect to nearby centers. The community is aging, with younger residents seeking employment in larger towns; population around 800 as of 2020. Local governance is via a village council; it is part of a larger municipal government.