Osturňa

Osturňa
Village
Church of Saint Michael in Osturňa
Osturňa Location of Osturňa in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°20′N 20°14′E / 49.333°N 20.233°E / 49.333; 20.233Coordinates: 49°20′N 20°14′E / 49.333°N 20.233°E / 49.333; 20.233
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Kežmarok
Population  (31 December 2010)
• Total	336
Postal code	059 79
Car plate	KK
Website	http://osturna.e-obce.sk

Osturňa is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.^[1] The village is traditionally inhabited by Rusyns and Gorals, as one of their westernmost settlements (together with Malá Franková and Veľká Franková).

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 717 meters and covers an area of 41.237 km² . It has a population of about 329 full-time residents.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1593 and it was apart of the Kingdom of Hungary.

Economy[]

Locals in the past had been engaged in agriculture and pasturage. At present its proximity of Ždiar and High Tatras is an asset. Inhabitants work in industrial facilities in Poprad or in recreational facilities in High Tatras. Inside the village are quite a few cottages and chalets for winter or summer holiday rent.

References[]

External links[]

• Osturňa - The Carpathian Connection
• http://www.obec-osturna.sk/ Official homepage

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