Švábovce
Švábovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
Švábovce | |
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Municipality | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Švábovce Location of Švábovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°01′37″N 20°21′22″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Poprad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.173585 km2 (3.541941 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,228 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 059 12 |
| Area code(s) | +421-52 |
| Car plate | PP |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 639 metres and covers an area of 9.174 km². It has a population of about 1478 people.
Economy and infrastructure
Švábovce is partially a bedroom community for the Poprad. It is a modern village with ongoing construction of new dwellings. Cultural sightseeings are classical evangelical and gothic catholic churches.
References
- "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
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