Lukov (Bardejov District)

Lukov (German: Dornau) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

Lukov
Village
Wooden Greek-Catholic church of Saints Cosmo and Damian (Chrám sv. Kozmu a Damiána)
Lukov
Location of Lukov in the Prešov Region
Lukov
Location of Lukov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°18′N 21°05′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictBardejov
First mentioned1322
Area
  Total27.87 km2 (10.76 sq mi)
Elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total576
  Density21/km2 (54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
086 05
Area code(s)+421-54
Car plateBJ
Websiteobeclukov.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1264 The timber Church of Saints Cosmo and Damian was built in 1708.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 420 meters (1380 feet) and covers an area of 28.6 km2 (11 miles2). It has a population of about 570 people.



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