Lechnica
Lechnica is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[1]
Lechnica | |
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Municipality | |
Aerial view on Lehnica | |
Lechnica Location in Slovakia | |
Coordinates: 49°22′50″N 20°24′30″E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Prešov |
District | Kežmarok |
Area | |
• Total | 12.525 km2 (4.836 sq mi) |
Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 280 |
• Density | 22/km2 (58/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 059 06 |
Area code(s) | 052 |
Website | http://www.lechnica.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1319.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 490 metres and covers an area of 12.525 km². It has a population of about 315 people.
References
- "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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