Veľká Franková

Veľká Franková is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[1] The village is traditionally inhabited by Rusyns, as one of their westernmost settlements (together with Malá Franková and Osturňa).

Veľká Franková
Municipality
Veľká Franková
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 20°17′50″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictKežmarok
Area
  Total10.589860 km2 (4.088768 sq mi)
Elevation
658 m (2,159 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total351
  Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
059 78
Area code(s)052
Websitehttp://www.velkafrankova.ocu.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1296.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 664 metres and covers an area of 10.635 km². It has a population of about 380 people.

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2012.


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