Orobie

Orobie is a rural commune situated in northern Poland, within the administrative district of Gmina Braniewo in Braniewo County, Pomeranian Voivodeship. The territory covers an area of approximately 48 square kilometres, and it is located roughly 140 kilometres north-west of the regional capital Gdańsk. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, mixed forests and several small lakes, with the Vistula River basin influencing the local drainage system.

The settlement has a long historical lineage, first mentioned in medieval chronicles in the early 13th century as a small fortified outpost. During the period of the Teutonic Order it served as a waypoint for traders and soldiers moving between Braniewo and the eastern frontiers. In the late 18th century, Orobie became part of the Kingdom of Prussia and remained under Prussian rule until the redrawing of borders after World War I, when it was reintegrated into the reborn Polish state.

As of the 2011 Polish census, Orobie had a population of about 2,700 residents, predominantly ethnically Polish. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing. The commune maintains a primary school, a community health centre, and several volunteer fire brigades. The cultural life features annual harvest festivals and traditional folk music performances, reflecting the region’s agrarian heritage.

Orobie's infrastructure includes a network of regional roads linking it to Braniewo and Kętrzyn, as well as a local train station on a branch line that connects to the national rail network. Provision of utilities such as water and electricity is managed by municipal authorities, and there are ongoing projects aimed at improving broadband connectivity in rural areas.