Podhorany, Kežmarok District
Podhorany | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
  Podhorany Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′23″N 20°28′47″E / 49.23972°N 20.47972°ECoordinates: 49°14′23″N 20°28′47″E / 49.23972°N 20.47972°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Kežmarok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.020263 km2 (4.254947 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 596 m (1,955 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,333 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 059 93 |
| Area code(s) | 421-53 |
| Car plate | KK |
Podhorany (German: Maltern) 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 1235. Former German name of Podhorany is Maltern. In 1945 its German population was expelled.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 598 metres and covers an area of 11.02 km2. It has a population of about 2300 people.
Demographics[]
According to 2010 census total population had been 2333. In the village is sizeable Roma nationality, which had been claimed by 949 inhabitants, which is ca. 41% of the total population. In 2010 there had been 1165 males and 1166 females, what is ca. 50% for both.
Economy and infrastructure[]
In the village is foodstuff store, train stop, elementary school and a pub. Cultural sightseeings are gothic Roman Catholic and classical evangelical churches.
References[]
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
External links[]
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