Spišský Štiavnik

Spišský Štiavnik is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

Spišský Štiavnik
Municipality
Village center
Coat of arms
Spišský Štiavnik
Location of Spišský Štiavnik in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°59′42″N 20°21′36″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPoprad
First mentioned1246
Area
  Total18.36 km2 (7.09 sq mi)
Elevation
567 m (1,860 ft)
Population
 (2010-12-31)
  Total2,648
  Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Postal code
059 14
Car platePP
Websitewww.spisskystiavnik.e-obce.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 567 metres and covers an area of 18.364 km². It has a population of about 2150 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1246.

Famous people

  • Tibor Frešo, composer and conductor
  • Prof. Martin Slivka, ethnography director

Infrastructure and economy

Cultural sightseeing is a building of former spas from the 19th century. In the Spišský Štiavnik is multi course as well as football and horse racing clubs.

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