Szczecinek [] (; ) is a town in Middle Pomerania, northwestern Poland with some 39,777 inhabitants (2007). Previously in Koszalin Voivodeship (1950-1998), it has been the capital of Szczecinek County in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999. History and Etymology In 1310, the castle and town was founded under Lübeck law by Duke Warcislaw IV of Pomerania-Wolgast and modelled after Szczecin which is situated about 150km to the west. The initial name was "New Szczecin" ( ). It was al… (More on Szczecinek)