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Village
Church of the Sacred Heart
Małkinia Górna Location in Poland
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Masovian
County	Ostrów Mazowiecka
Gmina	Małkinia Górna

Małkinia Górna [mau̯ˈkiɲa ˈɡurna] is a large village in Poland. It is located in the Masovian Voivodeship, which is a big region in the country. This village is also the main town for a local administrative area called Gmina Małkinia Górna. You can find it in Ostrów Mazowiecka County.

A Busy Railway Hub

Małkinia Górna is an important place for trains. It's like a crossroads where two main railway lines meet.

One important line connects Warsaw, the capital city, with Białystok.
The other line connects Ostrołęka and Siedlce.

Because of these railway lines, Małkinia Górna is a busy spot for travel and transport.

Małkinia's Role in History

During World War II, a very difficult time in history, Małkinia Górna was a significant railway stop. Sadly, a place called Treblinka was located nearby. Many people were brought to the area by train during those years.

Małkinia railway junction

Platform at Małkinia Górna train station
Małkinia Górna railway bridge (old) over the Bug river

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