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Veľký Slavkov

Coordinates: 49°06′N 20°17′E / 49.100°N 20.283°E / 49.100; 20.283
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Veľký Slavkov
Municipality
Church of Saint Andrew, the Apostle
Church of Saint Andrew, the Apostle
Coat of arms of Veľký Slavkov
Coat of arms
Veľký Slavkov is located in Slovakia
Veľký Slavkov
Veľký Slavkov
Location of Veľký Slavkov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°06′N 20°17′E / 49.100°N 20.283°E / 49.100; 20.283
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPoprad
First mentioned1251
Area
 • Total
12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi)
Elevation
677 m (2,221 ft)
Population
 (2010-12-31)
 • Total
1,237
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Postal code
059 91
Car platePP
Websitewww.velkyslavkov.sk

Veľký Slavkov (Template:Lang-hu, Template:Lang-de, Template:Lang-pl) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 677 metres (2,221 ft) and covers an area of 12.347 km² (4.767 mi²). It has a population of about 1,150.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.

Economy and infrastructure

Its proximity to High Tatras have developed the village as a tourist destination. In Velký Slavkov are several pensions and a hotel.

References

  1. ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.



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