Slanské Nové Mesto

Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region

Slanské Nové Mesto (Hungarian: Szaláncújváros) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332 (Vyuarus, Wywaros) as a royal city “ cives et hospites de Nova Civitate regale”. In 1387 it belonged to Slanec. In 1427 it belonged to noble family Lossonczy.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 240 metres and covers an area of 30.116 km². It has a population of about 480 people.

Ethnicity

The population is entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

The village has a small public library and several stores including food facilities.

Transport

The village is connected via railway at the nearest station in Kalsa.

Coordinates: 48°38′N 21°32′E / 48.633°N 21.533°E / 48.633; 21.533


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