Mlynčeky

Mlynčeky
Municipality
Mlynčeky Village with the Tatras in the background.
Name origin: 'Mlynček' means 'Mill' (as in millstone) in Slovak
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Sabinov
Tourism region Spiš
Elevation 680 m (2,231 ft)
Coordinates 49°10′27″N 20°23′40″E / 49.17417°N 20.39444°E / 49.17417; 20.39444Coordinates: 49°10′27″N 20°23′40″E / 49.17417°N 20.39444°E / 49.17417; 20.39444
Area 7.679 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Population 652 (2010)
Density 85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Founded 1890
Mayor Milena Svocáková
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 059 76
Area code 052
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Prešov Region
Website: http://www.mlynceky.sk/

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

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 680 metres and covers an area of 7.679 km² . It has a population of about 620 people.

History

The village itself was established in 1956. At the end of 18th century was just one watermill located at the place of present village. Afterwards a pub had been constructed. Then the Mlynčeky became a settlement and in 1956 it obtained village status.

Mlynčeky Municipal Building with Slovak, European Union and local flags in front


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