Mengusovce

Mengusovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1] It lies on the foothills of High Tatras.

Mengusovce
Municipality
Mengusovce
Coat of arms
Mengusovce
Location of Mengusovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°04′28″N 20°08′28″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
Area
  Total8.944252 km2 (3.453395 sq mi)
Elevation
807 m (2,648 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total641
  Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Postal code
059 36
Area code(s)+421-52
Car platePP
Websitewww.mengusovce.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 825 metres and covers an area of 8.944 km². It has a population of about 610 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1398.

Infrastructure and economy

Mengusovce has a horse riding club. There are several boarding houses and private accommodations. The village is known for its annual rodeo festival.[2]

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.
  2. http://poprad.korzar.sme.sk/c/6034318/v-mengusovciach-zazili-poriadne-rodeo.html


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