Zaciski

Zaciski is a small rural settlement located in the administrative district of Gmina Łomża, within Łomża County in the Podlaskie Voivodeship of north‑eastern Poland. The village lies approximately 12 kilometres south‑west of the city of Łomża and 85 kilometres west of the regional capital Białystok. As of the 2021 national census, Zaciski had a population of 215 residents, most of whom are engaged in agriculture and small‑scale farming.

The name Zaciski is derived from a regional family name, suggesting that the area was originally established as a private estate owned by the Zacisk family in the late 18th century. Historical records indicate that the settlement was part of the Kingdom of Poland, later annexed by the Russian Empire during the partitions, and subsequently returned to Poland after World War I. During World War II the village was occupied by German forces, and several local inhabitants took part in the resistance movement.

Geographically, Zaciski is situated on the gently rolling plains of the Narew River basin, characterized by fertile soils and mixed forests. The community maintains a traditional wooden chapel dating from 1863, which serves as a cultural landmark. Local infrastructure includes a primary school, a communal centre, and limited public transport connections to nearby Łomża. Zaciski exemplifies the small‑scale, agrarian villages that are typical of the Podlaskie region.