Hozelec

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

Hozelec
Municipality
Hozelec
Location of Hozelec in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°02′03″N 20°20′48″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictPoprad
Founded1243
Area
  Total3.998248 km2 (1.543732 sq mi)
Elevation
683 m (2,241 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total867
  Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Postal code
059 11
Area code(s)+421-52
Car platePP
Websitewww.obechozelec.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 695 metres and covers an area of 4.011 km². It has a population of about 830 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Economy and infrastructure

Hozelec is a typical touristic village in High Tatras with good touristic infrastructure. In the village is Children amusement park FunVille.

See also

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 9 August 2012.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1731-1896 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1710-1910 (parish B)


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