Lesnica (Slovakia)

Lesnica (Hungarian: Erdős, Lesnicz) is a large village and municipality in the Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

Lesnica
Village
Local church
Lesnica
Location of Lesnica in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°24′00″N 20°28′00″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictStará Ľubovňa
First mentioned1297
Area
  Total14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Elevation
485 m (1,591 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total504
  Density35/km2 (89/sq mi)

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1297.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 485 metres.


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