Lekárovce

Lekárovce is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.[2]

Lekárovce
Village
Lekárovce
Location of Lekárovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°37′00″N 22°10′00″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionKošice
DistrictSobrance
First mentioned1400
Area
  Total12.269 km2 (4.737 sq mi)
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2005)
  Total1,022
  Density83/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
072 54
Area code(s)421-56
Car plateSO
Websitehttp://www.obeclekarovce.sk
Source:[1]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1400. After World War II, the village was transferred to Slovakia from the Zakarpattia Oblast of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1946.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 108 metres and covers an area of 12.269 km². It has a population of about 1030 people. The Uh river splits the village in two parts.

Culture

There are currently two active folk groups in the village - men's Užan and women's Pajtaški. The village has a soccer pitch, a gym and it is also known for its tradition in firemen competitions.

References


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