Rakovice, Piešťany District
Rakovice is a village and municipality in Piešťany District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
Rakovice | |
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Municipality | |
  Rakovice Location of Rakovice in the Trnava Region  Rakovice Rakovice (Slovakia) | |
| Coordinates: 48°34′N 17°44′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trnava |
| District | Piešťany |
| First mentioned | 1262 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.957 km2 (2.686 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 510 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 922 08 (pošta Veselé) |
| Area code(s) | +421-33 |
| Car plate | PN |
| Website | www.rakovice.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1262.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 160 metres and covers an area of 6.957 km². It has a population of about 510 people.
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