Švábovce

Švábovce
Municipalitty
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Poprad
Elevation 676 m (2,218 ft)
Coordinates 49°01′37″N 20°21′22″E / 49.02694°N 20.35611°ECoordinates: 49°01′37″N 20°21′22″E / 49.02694°N 20.35611°E
Area 9.173585 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population 1,228 (31 December 2010)
Density 134 / km2 (347 / sq mi)
Postal code 059 12
Area code +421-52
Car plate PP
Location of Švábovce in Slovakia
Wikimedia Commons: Švábovce
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Švábovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 639 metres and covers an area of 9.174 km². It has a population of about 1080 people.

Economy and infrastructure

Švábovce is partially a bedroom community for the Poprad. It is a modern village with ongoing construction of new dwellings. Cultural sightseeings are classical evangelical and gothic catholic churches.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic". Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 8 September 2012.

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