Łykowo
| Łykowo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Łykowo | |
| Coordinates: 54°6′9″N 15°50′8″E / 54.10250°N 15.83556°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Kołobrzeg |
| Gmina | Dygowo |
| Population (approx.) | 100 |
Łykowo [wɨˈkɔvɔ] (German: Leikow) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Dygowo, within Kołobrzeg County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, in north-western Poland.[1] It lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Dygowo, 19 km (12 mi) east of Kołobrzeg, and 113 km (70 mi) north-east of the regional capital Szczecin.
Before 1945 the area was part of Germany. Following World War II the native German populace was expelled and replaced by Poles. For the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
The village has an approximate population of 100.
Notable residents
- Alfred Nähring (1910–1991), German officer
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Coordinates: 54°6′9″N 15°50′8″E / 54.10250°N 15.83556°E
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