Vernár
Vernár | |
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Municipality | |
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![]() ![]() Vernár Location of Vernár in Slovakia | |
Coordinates: 48°55′04″N 20°16′13″E / 48.91778°N 20.27028°ECoordinates: 48°55′04″N 20°16′13″E / 48.91778°N 20.27028°E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Prešov |
District | Poprad |
Area | |
• Total | 52.880281 km2 (20.417191 sq mi) |
Elevation | 765 m (2,510 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010) | |
• Total | 599 |
• Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
Postal code | 059 17 |
Area code(s) | +421-52 |
Car plate | PP |
Website | www.vernar.sk |
Vernár is a village and large municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1] It lies between Low Tatras and Slovenský raj mountain ranges.
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1295.
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 765 metres and covers an area of 52.901 km². It has a population of about 600 people.
Economy and infrastructure[]
In a village is football club, chess club and a ski-lift area. Cultural sightseeings are classical church from the 19th century and well preserved folk architecture.
References[]
- ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
External links[]
- http://vernar.e-obce.sk
- http://www.vernar.sk/ (www.vernar.sk)
Categories:
- Villages and municipalities in Poprad District
- Prešov Region geography stubs