Kalná Roztoka

Kalná Roztoka is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

Kalná Roztoka
Municipality
Wooden church in Kalná Roztoka
Kalná Roztoka
Location of Kalná Roztoka in the Prešov Region
Kalná Roztoka
Kalná Roztoka (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°58′15″N 22°18′54″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSnina
Area
  Total22.759 km2 (8.787 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
  Total615
  Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Postal code
067 72
Area code(s)+421-57
Car plateSV

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned around 1554 to 1568. In 1877, the villages of Kalná and Roztoka came together to form the current village.

The village is known for its wooden church, which dates back to the early-mid 18th century. The church is constructed of wood, but has white-washed clay plaster on the exterior walls, thus giving the appearance of a masonry building. It is the only Lemko Rusyn church of this sort.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 300 metres (980 ft) and covers an area of 22.759 km2 (8.787 sq mi). It has a population of about 615.


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