paszczu

Paszczu is a locality situated in the south‑eastern part of Poland, within the administrative district of Gmina Wiązowna in Grójec County, Masovian Voivodeship. The settlement lies approximately 20 kilometers south of Warsaw and is part of the broader Warsaw metropolitan area. Paszczu is a small community, typically characterized by a rural landscape punctuated by agricultural fields, patches of forest, and a few scattered residential homes. Its population is modest, numbering in the low hundreds, and the residents largely engage in farming and local artisanal trades.

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to larger highways that serve the surrounding towns of Grójec and Węgrów. Public transportation links are limited, with a few regional bus lines operating daily. Paszczu's infrastructure includes a primary school, a small community center, and a volunteer fire department that serves the wider Gmina Wiązowna.

Historically, like many villages in the Masovian region, Paszczu has roots extending back to the medieval period, with historical records mentioning it in the 14th century. Its name is derived from the Old Polish word "paszcz" (mouth), originally referring to a geographical feature resembling an opening or a bend in a river near the settlement. Today, Paszczu maintains its cultural heritage through local festivals that celebrate rural traditions and Polish agricultural customs. The village remains an example of the small, agrarian communities that dot the Masovian countryside.