Veľký Slavkov
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| Veľký Slavkov | ||
| Municipality | ||
 A brook streaming through the village center | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Prešov | |
| District | Poprad | |
| Elevation | 677 m (2,221 ft) | |
| Coordinates | 49°06′N 20°17′E / 49.100°N 20.283°E | |
| Area | 12.35 km2 (4.77 sq mi) | |
| Population | 1,237 (2010-12-31) | |
| Density | 100 / km2 (259 / sq mi) | |
| First mentioned | 1251 | |
| Postal code | 059 91 | |
| Car plate | PP | |
  Location of Veľký Slavkov in Slovakia
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| Website: www.velkyslavkov.sk | ||
Veľký Slavkov is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
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.
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". Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 9.8.2012.
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