Hranovnica
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Hranovnica | |
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Country | Slovakia |
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Region | Prešov |
District | Poprad |
Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
Coordinates | 48°59′15″N 20°18′29″E / 48.98750°N 20.30806°E |
Area | 32.661731 km2 (13 sq mi) |
Population | 2,866 (31 December 2010) |
Density | 88 / km2 (228 / sq mi) |
Founded | 1294 first mentioned |
Postal code | 059 16 |
Area code | +421-52 |
Car plate | PP |
Location of Batizovce in Slovakia
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Hranovnica is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 613 metres and covers an area of 32.662km². It has a population of about 2860 people.
Infrastructure and economy
Hranovnica is one of the startpoints to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.
External links
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- http://www.hranovnica.sk
- http://hranovnica.e-obce.sk
- http://www.slovenskyraj.sk/obce/hranovnica/hranovnica.html
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