Slovenská Ves

Slovenská Ves
Village
View on the main street
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Kežmarok
Elevation 647 m (2,123 ft)
Coordinates 49°13′30″N 20°25′30″E / 49.22500°N 20.42500°E / 49.22500; 20.42500Coordinates: 49°13′30″N 20°25′30″E / 49.22500°N 20.42500°E / 49.22500; 20.42500
Area 22.440104 km2 (8.7 sq mi)
Population 1,862 (2010)
Density 83/km2 (215/sq mi)
First mentioned 1311
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 059 02
Area code 052
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Prešov Region
Statistics:
Website: http://slovenskaves.e-obce.sk

Slovenská Ves is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 650 metres and covers an area of 22.4 km2. It has a population of 1862 inhabitants.[1]

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1311. It had been also known under the name Windschendorf.[2]

Economy and infrastructure

In the village there are several sport clubs, like table tennis, or football. In Slovenská Ves there is also a ski lift and a gym hall. Gothic Roman Catholic church and a classistic manor house are the most important cultural attractions for sightseeing.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Tab. 1 Obyvateľstvo trvalo bývajúce v obciach SR podľa veku a pohlavia, SODB 2011. Retrieved 11.8.2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. "E-obce.sk Slovensko". Slovenská Ves, Základné údaje. Retrieved 11.8.2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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