skrzyowa

Skrzyowa is a Polish toponym used for several settlements in Poland. The exact referent depends on the local context, as more than one village or locality bears the same name. In general, places named Skrzyowa are small rural localities that form part of a gmina (municipality) within a powiat (county) in a given voivodeship.

Geography and land use vary by location, but Skrzyowa settlements are typically situated in agricultural regions. They may be surrounded by fields and small patches of forest, and some are located near rivers or streams that historically supported farming, milling, or local crafts. The built environment usually consists of a clustered village core with nearby farmsteads and small local roads linking to larger administrative centers.

Demographics and economy are modest in scale; populations are small and often aging, with livelihoods based largely on agriculture, small-scale trade, and services catering to residents and surrounding villages. Local life is frequently centered on a parish church, a community hall, or other communal facilities.

History and administration reflect Poland’s broader rural development. Many Skrzyowa localities have medieval or early modern origins, with later changes driven by agricultural reforms, partitions of Poland, and modernization. Because several places share the name, precise information—such as the relevant voivodeship, county, and gmina—depends on the specific Skrzyowa being referenced. For clarity, official geographic registries or local administrative sources should be consulted to identify the exact locality.