Rakúsy
Rakúsy | |
|---|---|
Municipality | |
  Rakúsy Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°11′20″N 20°23′00″E / 49.18889°N 20.38333°ECoordinates: 49°11′20″N 20°23′00″E / 49.18889°N 20.38333°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Kežmarok |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.340698 km2 (2.448157 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,764 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 059 76 |
| Area code(s) | 421-53 |
| Car plate | KK |
| Website | http://rakusy.sk |
Rakúsy (German: Roks) 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 1288. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 704 metres and covers an area of 6.341 km². It has a population of about 2700 people.
Demographics[]
According to 2010 census total population had been 2764. In the village is sizeable Roma nationality, which had been claimed by 1668 inhabitants, which is ca. 60% of the total population. In 2010 there had been 1443 males and 1321 females.
Economy and infrastructure[]
In the village is football pitch, public library, elementary school, foodstuff store and a pub. Cultural sightseeings are evangelical and Roman Catholic churches and a manor house.
References[]
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
External links[]
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