Runina

Runina is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. The first written reference of the village dates back to 1569. The municipality lies at an altitude of 550 metres and covers an area of 22.198 km². According to the 2013 census it had a population of 75 inhabitants.

Runina
Village
Runina village from Saddle under Durkovec
Runina
Location of Runina in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°09′N 22°24′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSnina
Founded1569
Government
  MayorMarián Regula
Area
  Total22.198 km2 (8.571 sq mi)
Elevation
560 m (1,840 ft)
Population
 (2013-12-31)
  Total75
  Density3.4/km2 (8.8/sq mi)
Postal code
067 65
Area code(s)+421-057
Car plateSV
Websitewww.runina.wbl.sk

The village situated in the buffer zone of the Poloniny National Park offers easy access to most of the National Park's hiking trails. Stužica, a component of the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage Site is also close to the village.


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