Waszkowo
| Waszkowo | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Waszkowo | |
| Coordinates: 51°45′N 16°46′E / 51.750°N 16.767°E | |
| Country |
 Poland |
| Voivodeship | Greater Poland |
| County | Gostyń |
| Gmina | Poniec |
| Population | 160 |
Waszkowo [vaʂˈkɔvɔ] (German: Waschke) is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Poniec, within Gostyń County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, in west-central Poland.[1] It lies approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Poniec, 23 km (14 mi) south-west of Gostyń, and 73 km (45 mi) south of the regional capital Poznań. In 2006 it had a population of approximately 160. It was formerly in Leszno Voivodeship (1975–1998).
The village is locally known for its early Renaissance church. The church was originally founded as an Evangelic temple but later became Roman Catholic.
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Coordinates: 51°45′N 16°46′E / 51.750°N 16.767°E
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