Lechnica

Lechnica is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[1]

Lechnica
Municipality
Aerial view on Lehnica
Lechnica
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°22′50″N 20°24′30″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictKežmarok
Area
  Total12.525 km2 (4.836 sq mi)
Elevation
485 m (1,591 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total280
  Density22/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
059 06
Area code(s)052
Websitehttp://www.lechnica.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1319.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 490 metres and covers an area of 12.525 km². It has a population of about 315 people.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-13.



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