Spišské Hanušovce

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Spišské Hanušovce
Village
Spišské Hanušovce is located in Slovakia
Spišské Hanušovce
Spišské Hanušovce
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 20°20′36″E / 49.33333°N 20.34333°E / 49.33333; 20.34333Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 20°20′36″E / 49.33333°N 20.34333°E / 49.33333; 20.34333
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictKežmarok
First mentioned1313
Area
 • Total14.296201 km2 (5.519794 sq mi)
Elevation
593 m (1,946 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total780
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
059 04
Area code(s)052
Websitehttp://www.spisskehanusovce.sk

Spišské Hanušovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈspiʂskeː ˈɦanuʂɔwtse]) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 614 metres and covers an area of 14.296 km² . It has a population of about 780 (2016) people.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1313. The name had been Hannesdorf. Locals had been engaged in forestry and sawmilling.

Economy and infrastructure[]

The proximity of Pieniny and High Tatras touristic areas have developed tourism in the village. There are several ski slopes nearby. In the village, there is an ice hockey club.

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