Nižný Hrušov

Nižný Hrušov
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Vranov nad Topľou
Elevation 130 m (427 ft)
Coordinates 48°48′N 21°47′E / 48.800°N 21.783°E / 48.800; 21.783Coordinates: 48°48′N 21°47′E / 48.800°N 21.783°E / 48.800; 21.783
Area 18.47 km2 (7.13 sq mi)
Population 1,666 (2004-12-31)
Density 90 / km2 (233 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1254
Postal code 094 22
Area code +421-57
Car plate VT
Location of Nižný Hrušov in Slovakia
Location of Nižný Hrušov in the Eastern part of the Prešov Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Nižný Hrušov (Hungarian: Alsókörtvélyes) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1254.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 130 metres and covers an area of 18.470 km². It has a population of about 1,665 people.

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