Veľká Franková
Veľká Franková is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[1] The village is traditionally inhabited by Rusyns, as one of their westernmost settlements (together with Malá Franková and Osturňa).
Veľká Franková | |
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Municipality | |
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  Veľká Franková Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 20°17′50″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Kežmarok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.589860 km2 (4.088768 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 658 m (2,159 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 351 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 059 78 |
| Area code(s) | 052 |
| Website | http://www.velkafrankova.ocu.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1296.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 664 metres and covers an area of 10.635 km². It has a population of about 380 people.
References
- "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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