Dragacz

Dragacz is a village located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Świecie County, serving as the administrative seat of the Gmina Dragacz. Historically, the village was the seat of the Dragacz district authorities from 1954 to 1972, and from 1975 to 1998 it administratively belonged to the Bydgoszcz Voivodeship. According to the 2011 census, Dragacz had a population of 652, making it the fourth largest locality in the municipality. In 1592, Mennonites settled here, receiving land under Dutch law, which restricted their ownership rights but allowed them to engage in agricultural activities. Architecturally, Dragacz is distinguished by a historic wooden post-Mennonite house from 1740, listed in the register of monuments of the National Heritage Board of Poland. Additionally, the village is also known for its natural environment – it is home to a pedunculate oak with a circumference of 620 cm, which has been a natural monument since 1991. Dragacz combines historical, cultural, and natural elements, making it an interesting place in the region.