Švábovce

Švábovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]

Švábovce
Municipality
Coat of arms
Švábovce
Location of Švábovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°01′37″N 20°21′22″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPoprad
Area
  Total9.173585 km2 (3.541941 sq mi)
Elevation
676 m (2,218 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total1,228
  Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Postal code
059 12
Area code(s)+421-52
Car platePP

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 639 metres and covers an area of 9.174 km². It has a population of about 1478 people.

Economy and infrastructure

Švábovce is partially a bedroom community for the Poprad. It is a modern village with ongoing construction of new dwellings. Cultural sightseeings are classical evangelical and gothic catholic churches.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 8 September 2012.


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