Siedlanka

Siedlanka is a village in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, within Kolbuszowa County, inhabited by 793 people (as of 2021). The settlement is located on the Kolbuszowa Plateau, within the boundaries of the Mielec-Kolbuszowa-Głogów Protected Landscape Area, along the provincial road no. 875. The name of the village most likely derives from the word "saddle" (siodło), and its historical name changes include Siedlanow and Siedlanowo. The oldest findings in the area date back to the late Stone Age, and the village itself was probably established at the end of the 16th century, with the first mentions appearing in a document from 1616. In the 19th century, following the changes resulting from the partitions of Poland, Siedlanka came under various administrations, and in 1947, a new municipality was established to which it belonged. In the 20th century, the village developed its institutions, including the Volunteer Fire Department (OSP), kindergarten, and nursery, as well as sports organizations such as the football club LKS Błękitni Siedlanka. Siedlanka is home to five objects listed in the register of monuments, including a wooden chapel of St. John of Nepomuk, a brick chapel from 1947, and houses and barns from the 1920s. The village also has a rich educational offer, with an eight-grade primary school named after Blessed Karolina Kózkówna and preschool points. Siedlanka is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, and the local community actively participates in cultural and sports life, making it an interesting place to live and visit. In recent years, investments have been made in infrastructure, including new recreational facilities such as a playground, outdoor gym, sports field, and a gazebo. With its rich history, interesting past events, and active community, Siedlanka remains an important element of local culture and tradition.