Štôla

Štôla
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Poprad
Elevation 853 m (2,799 ft)
Coordinates 49°05′33″N 20°08′29″E / 49.09250°N 20.14139°E / 49.09250; 20.14139Coordinates: 49°05′33″N 20°08′29″E / 49.09250°N 20.14139°E / 49.09250; 20.14139
Area 2.555079 km2 (1 sq mi)
Population 514 (31 December 2010)
Density 201/km2 (521/sq mi)
Postal code 059 37
Area code +421-52
Car plate PP
Location of Štôla in Slovakia
Wikimedia Commons: Štôla
Statistics:
Website: www.stola.sk

Štôla is a village and small municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1] It lies on the foothills of High Tatras.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 840 metres and covers an area of 2.555 km². It has a population of about 550 people.

Econony and infrastructure

The village has a developed touristic infrastructure with several types and categories of accommodation. Cultural sightseeing is neo-classical evangelical church from 19th century.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
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