Cisy, Podlaskie Voivodeship

Cisy [ˈt͡ɕisɨ] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Narew, within Hajnówka County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, in north-eastern Poland.[1] It lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) north-east of Narew, 26 km (16 mi) north of Hajnówka, and 32 km (20 mi) south-east of the regional capital Białystok.

For other places with the same name, see Cisy.
Cisy
Village
Age-old votive crosses in the semi-deserted village of Cisy
Cisy
Coordinates: 52°57′54″N 23°33′56″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipPodlaskie
CountyHajnówka
GminaNarew
Population
20

The village has a population of 20. The most famous family to have originated from here are the Szelemej's. Founded by an unknown patriarchal Szelemej from Liski; Ivan, Dmytro, Hryhory, Ihor, and Pavlo Szelemej are the successors of the dynasty. Having been displaced after Operation Wisla initially, their legacy now continues in Winnipeg, Canada.

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.


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