Veľký Slavkov

Veľký Slavkov
Municipality
Church of Saint Andrew, the Apostle
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Poprad
Elevation 677 m (2,221 ft)
Coordinates 49°06′N 20°17′E / 49.100°N 20.283°E / 49.100; 20.283Coordinates: 49°06′N 20°17′E / 49.100°N 20.283°E / 49.100; 20.283
Area 12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi)
Population 1,237 (2010-12-31)
Density 100/km2 (259/sq mi)
First mentioned 1251
Postal code 059 91
Car plate PP
Location of Veľký Slavkov in Slovakia
Statistics:
Website: www.velkyslavkov.sk

Veľký Slavkov (Hungarian: Nagyszalók, German: Groß Schlagendorf, Polish: Wielki Sławków) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 677 metres (2,221 ft) and covers an area of 12.347 km² (4.767 mi²). It has a population of about 1,150.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251.

Economy and infrastructure

Its proximity to High Tatras have developed the village as a tourist destination. In Velký Slavkov are several pensions and a hotel.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.


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