Vydrník

Vydrník
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
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 / 49.00111; 20.40417Coordinates: 49°00′04″N 20°24′15″E / 49.00111°N 20.40417°E / 49.00111; 20.40417
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
Location of Vydrník in the Prešov Region
Wikimedia Commons: Vydrník
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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. It once had a lumber mill, which employed part of the 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

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9.8.2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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