zastpiono

Zastpiono is a small rural settlement located in the northern region of the Republic of Poland, within the administrative district of Gmina Kłobuck, Kłobuck County, in the Silesian Voivodeship. The village lies approximately 12 kilometres southeast of the county seat Kłobuck and 68 kilometres north of the regional capital Katowice. Its coordinates place it in the central part of the Polish plain, characterized by gently rolling terrain and agricultural land use.

The first documented mention of Zastpiono dates to the late 15th century, when it appeared in tax registers of the Kingdom of Poland. Historically, the settlement developed as a farming community, with its economy traditionally based on cereal cultivation, dairy farming, and modest livestock breeding. In the 20th century, the population remained relatively stable, reaching a peak of around 350 inhabitants in the 1970s before experiencing gradual decline due to urban migration. According to the latest census, the village’s population is estimated at about 210 residents.

Zastpiono retains several features typical of small Polish villages, including a historic wooden chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, a communal pasture, and a volunteer fire brigade. The surrounding area is noted for its natural meadows and nearby forest patches, which support local biodiversity and attract occasional eco‑tourism activities such as bird‑watching and cycling. The settlement is served by a network of local roads connecting it to neighboring towns and the regional rail line at Kłobuck.