Runina
| Runina | |
| Village | |
 Runina village from Saddle under Durkovec | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Snina |
| Tourism region | Horný Zemplín |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°09′N 22°24′E / 49.150°N 22.400°ECoordinates: 49°09′N 22°24′E / 49.150°N 22.400°E |
| Area | 22.198 km2 (8.571 sq mi) |
| Population | 75 (2013-12-31) |
| Density | 3 / km2 (8 / sq mi) |
| Founded | 1569 |
| Mayor | Anna Laclavová |
| Postal code | 067 65 |
| Area code | +421-057 |
| Car plate | SV |
   Location of Runina in Slovakia
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  Location of Runina in the Prešov Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.runina.wbl.sk | |
Runina is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. The first written reference of the village dates back to 1569. The municipality lies at an altitude of 550 metres and covers an area of 22.198 km². According to the 2013 census it had a population of 75 inhabitants.
The village situated in the buffer zone of the Poloniny National Park offers easy access to most of the National Park's hiking trails. Stužica, a component of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage Site is also close to the village.
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