Did you know that Pohulanka is more than just a place on the map? It is a district in Warsaw’s Wesoła. Pohulanka forms part of the Stara Miłosna MSI area.
Pohulanka lies in Wesoła’s southeast. It sits near Zakręt village on Warsaw’s eastern edge. The old village center runs along today’s Rumiankowa Street. Once, Pohulanka was a village within Wawer municipality. This was from 1867 to 1930 in the Warsaw district. In 1921, Pohulanka had 66 permanent residents.
In 1933, Pohulanka became a commune within Wawer. It consisted solely of Pohulanka village. During World War II, it fell under the General Government. In 1943, Stara Miłosna commune held 106 residents.
In 1951, Pohulanka was removed from Wawer. It joined the Wiązowna municipality. In 1952, the Warsaw district was liquidated. Pohulanka was detached from Wiązowna. It became part of the newly formed Wesoła municipality. This was within the Otwock municipal-spa district. Wesoła became one of its eight divisions.
Wesoła district lasted until 1957. The Otwock municipal-spa district was abolished. It transformed into Otwock district. In 1958, Wesoła gained the status of a settlement. Pohulanka became an integral part of Wesoła. In 1969, Wesoła gained city rights. Pohulanka then became part of the city.
In 1975, Wesoła became part of the Warsaw Capital Province. Later, Wesoła joined the Mińsk district. This was in the Masovian Voivodeship. In 2002, Wesoła was excluded from the Mińsk district. It was annexed to the Warsaw district.
In 2002, the Warsaw district was abolished. The city of Wesoła, including Pohulanka, was incorporated into Warsaw. Today, Pohulanka is a peaceful neighborhood. It carries a rich history within its streets. As you wander through Pohulanka, remember its journey. From a small village to a part of modern Warsaw, Pohulanka has seen many changes. It remains a vital piece of Warsaw’s story.