Poniky

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Coordinates: 48°43′N 19°17′E / 48.717, 19.283
Poniky
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Banská Bystrica
Elevation 502 m (1,647 ft)
Coordinates 48°43′N 19°17′E / 48.717, 19.283
Area 59.03 km² (22.79 sq mi)
Population 1,567 (2004-12-31)
Density 27 /km² (70 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1284
Postal code 976 33
Area code +421-48
Car plate BB
Location of Poniky in Slovakia
Location of Poniky in Slovakia
Location of Poniky in Slovakia
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.poniky.sk

Poniky is a village and municipality in Banská Bystrica District in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1282.

[edit] Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 502 metres and covers an area of 59.037km². It has a population of about 1,567 people.

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