Vydrník
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| Vydrník | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Prešov | |
| District | Poprad | |
| Elevation | 756 m (2,480 ft) | |
| Coordinates | 49°00′04″N 20°24′15″E / 49.00111°N 20.40417°E | |
| Area | 4.960247 km2 (2 sq mi) | |
| Population | 1,088 (31 December 2010) | |
| Density | 219 / km2 (567 / sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 059 14 | |
| Area code | +421-52 | |
| Car plate | PP | |
   Location of Vydrník in Slovakia
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  Location of Vydrník in the Prešov Region
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| Website: www.vydrnik.e-obce.sk | ||
Vydrník is a village and large municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294. In the village had been sawmill, which employed part of inhabitants.
Geography
The municipality lies at an elevation of 610 metres (2,000 ft) and covers an area of 4.96 km² (1.92 mi²). It has a population of about 970 people.
Economy and infrastructure
Part of the locals work in industrial facilities in Svit and Poprad. The cultural sightseeing is a classical church from the 19th century. Also due to its trainstop is village a startpoint for the tourists who spend their time in Slovenský raj mountain range.
References
- ↑ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic". Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 9.8.2012.
External links
- http://www.vydrnik.sk/ Official homepage
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