Beka [ˈbɛka] (German: Beka) is a settlement in the administrative district of Gmina Puck, within Puck County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) south-east of Puck and 33 km (21 mi) north of the regional capital Gdańsk.
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Coordinates: 54°38′38″N 18°28′10″E | |
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Voivodeship | Pomeranian |
County | Puck |
Gmina | Gmina Puck |
The first mention of the village was in 1523. Due to engineering of the river Reda in 19th century, the sea-shore was changed and the village often flooded. This caused its population to decrease. After a fire in 1960 the village was abandoned.[2]
For details of the history of the region, see History of Pomerania.
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Gmina Puck | ||
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