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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