Veľký Slavkov
Veľký Slavkov (Hungarian: Nagyszalók, German: Groß Schlagendorf, Polish: Wielki Sławków) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
Veľký Slavkov | |
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Municipality | |
 Church of Saint Andrew, the Apostle | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Veľký Slavkov Location of Veľký Slavkov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°06′N 20°17′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Poprad |
| First mentioned | 1251 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 677 m (2,221 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,237 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 059 91 |
| Car plate | PP |
| Website | www.velkyslavkov.sk |
Geography
The municipality lies at an elevation of 677 metres (2,221 ft) and covers an area of 12.347 km² (4.767 mi²). It has a population of about 1,150.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.
Economy and infrastructure
Its proximity to High Tatras have developed the village as a tourist destination. In Velký Slavkov are several pensions and a hotel.
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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