Hranovnica Explained

Hranovnica
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Slovakia
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Prešov
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Poprad
Pushpin Map:Slovakia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Hranovnica in Slovakia
Coordinates:48.9878°N 20.3081°W
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1294
Area Total Km2:32.64[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:12.60
Elevation M:610[2]
Elevation Ft:2,000
Population Total:3193[3]
Population Density Km2:97.41[4]
Population Density Sq Mi:37.61
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:059 16
Area Code:+421 52
Blank Name:Car plate
Blank Info:PP

Hranovnica (German: Grenitz or Gränitz, Hungarian: Szepesvéghely) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia, and the second biggest village by population in the district.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1294.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 613 metres and covers an area of 32.662 km². It has a population of about 3,204 people.

Infrastructure and economy

Hranovnica is one of the start points to Slovenský raj mountain area. The village has a good tourist infrastructure. Cultural sightseeings are Roman Catholic and evangelical churches, both built or reconstructed in classical style.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)] ]. sk . 2022-03-31 . www.statistics.sk . Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31.
  2. Web site: Základná charakteristika . sk . 2015-04-17 . www.statistics.sk . Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31.
  3. Web site: Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) . sk . 2022-03-31 . www.statistics.sk . Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31.
  4. Web site: Hustota obyvateľstva - obce . sk . 2022-03-31 . www.statistics.sk . Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31.