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 | |
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Municipality | |
 Mengusovce | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Mengusovce Location of Mengusovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°04′28″N 20°08′28″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.944252 km2 (3.453395 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 807 m (2,648 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 059 36 |
| Area code(s) | +421-52 |
| Car plate | PP |
| Website | www.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
- "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.
- http://poprad.korzar.sme.sk/c/6034318/v-mengusovciach-zazili-poriadne-rodeo.html
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