Krížová Ves
Krížová Ves | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
  Krížová Ves Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°11′20″N 20°29′10″E / 49.18889°N 20.48611°ECoordinates: 49°11′20″N 20°29′10″E / 49.18889°N 20.48611°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Kežmarok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.928327 km2 (4.605553 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 594 m (1,949 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,008 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 059 01 |
| Area code(s) | 421-53 |
| Car plate | KK |
| Website | http://krizovaves.sk |
Krížová Ves (Hungarian: Keresztfalu - older name, German: Kreuz) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[1]
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1290. Krížová Ves had been known also by its German name Kreuz.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 624 metres and covers an area of 11.928 km². It has a population of about 2000 people.
Demographics[]
According to 2010 census total population was 2008. In the village is sizeable Roma nationality, which had been claimed by 1249 inhabitants, which is ca. 62% of the total population. In 2010 there had been 1008 males and 1000 females, what is ca. 50% for both.
Economy and infrastructure[]
In Krížová Ves are a football pitch, public library, elementary school, kindergarten, cable TV, foodstuff store and a general store. Cultural sightseeings are gothic Roman Catholic and evangelical churches and a Renaissance manor house.
References[]
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
External links[]
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