Magdalenka, Masovian Voivodeship
For other places with the same name, see Magdalenka.
| Magdalenka | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Sarenki Street in Magdalenka | |
  Magdalenka | |
| Coordinates: 52°5′48″N 20°54′33″E / 52.09667°N 20.90917°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Masovian |
| County | Piaseczno |
| Gmina | Lesznowola |
| Population | 400 |
Magdalenka [maɡdaˈlɛŋka] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Lesznowola, within Piaseczno County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland.[1] It lies approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-west of Lesznowola, 9 km (6 mi) north-west of Piaseczno, and 15 km (9 mi) south-west of Warsaw.
The village has a population of 400.
It was also the site of a bloodly conflict between Polish Special Forces, BOA, and two heavily armed mafia combatants in 2003. It resulted in two police officers being killed and eighteen wounded. The mafia combatants used homemade mines and explosives, while they also had at least twenty eight weapons - from handguns to rifles.[2]
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References
- ↑ "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
- ↑ {">"Warsaw Voice)" (in Polish). 2008-03-13.
Coordinates: 52°5′48″N 20°54′33″E / 52.09667°N 20.90917°E
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