Vyšný Orlík
Vyšný Orlík | |
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Municipality | |
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![]() ![]() Vyšný Orlík Location of Uhrovec in the Prešov Region | |
Coordinates: 49°21′N 21°30′E / 49.350°N 21.500°ECoordinates: 49°21′N 21°30′E / 49.350°N 21.500°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Prešov |
District | Svidník |
First mentioned | 1414 |
Area | |
• Total | 14.716 km2 (5.682 sq mi) |
Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
Population (2004-12-31) | |
• Total | 413 |
• Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 090 11 |
Area code(s) | +421-54 |
Car plate | SK |
Website | www |
Vyšný Orlík is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
History[]
The village was first mentioned in 1414 and had various names throughout history such as Felsoodor (1907-1913) and later, Vyšný Orlík. The Greek Catholic church of the Accession of the Lord was established in 1793 and this village is predominantly Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic.
A more detailed history with photographs can be found at....
Vyšný Orlík - The Carpathian Connection
Geography[]
The municipality lies at an altitude of 283 metres and covers an area of 14.716 km². It has a population of about 413 people.
External links[]
Media related to Vyšný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
Categories:
- Villages and municipalities in Svidník District
- Šariš
- Rusyn villages
- Prešov Region geography stubs