Spišské Hanušovce

Spišské Hanušovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈspiʃskɛː ˈɦanuʃɔʊ̯tsɛ]) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Spišské Hanušovce
Village
Spišské Hanušovce
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 20°20′36″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictKežmarok
First mentioned1313
Area
  Total14.296201 km2 (5.519794 sq mi)
Elevation
593 m (1,946 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total780
  Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
059 04
Area code(s)052
Websitehttp://www.spisskehanusovce.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 614 metres and covers an area of 14.296 km² . It has a population of about 780 (2016) people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1313. The name had been Hannesdorf. Locals had been engaged in forestry and sawmilling.

Economy and infrastructure

The proximity of Pieniny and High Tatras touristic areas have developed tourism in the village. There are several ski slopes nearby. In the village, there is an ice hockey club.


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