Mníšek nad Popradom

Location of Mníšek nad Popradom in Slovakia.
Church

Mníšek nad Popradom (Ukrainian: Мнишок, Mnyshok) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1323.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 390 metres and covers an area of 17.789 km². It has a population of about 682 people. The village lies near the Poprad river and is directly at the border with Poland, with a 24-hour border crossing.

Coordinates: 49°25′N 20°43′E / 49.417°N 20.717°E / 49.417; 20.717

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