Rakúsy
Rakúsy (German: Roks) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[1]
Rakúsy | |
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Municipality | |
  Rakúsy Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°11′20″N 20°23′00″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Kežmarok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.340698 km2 (2.448157 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,764 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 059 76 |
| Area code(s) | 421-53 |
| Car plate | KK |
| Website | http://rakusy.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1288. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 704 metres and covers an area of 6.341 km². It has a population of about 2700 people.
Demographics
According to 2010 census total population had been 2764. In the village is sizeable Roma nationality, which had been claimed by 1668 inhabitants, which is ca. 60% of the total population. In 2010 there had been 1443 males and 1321 females.
Economy and infrastructure
In the village is football pitch, public library, elementary school, foodstuff store and a pub. Cultural sightseeings are evangelical and Roman Catholic churches and a manor house.
References
- "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
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