Mlynčeky

Mlynčeky is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Mlynčeky
Municipality
Mlynčeky Village with the Tatras in the background.
Etymology: 'Mlynček' means 'Mill' (as in millstone) in Slovak
Mlynčeky
Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°10′27″N 20°23′40″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictKežmarok
Founded1890
Government
  MayorMilena Svocáková
Area
  Total7.679 km2 (2.965 sq mi)
Elevation
680 m (2,230 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total652
  Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
059 76
Area code(s)052
Websitehttp://www.mlynceky.sk/

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 680 metres and covers an area of 7.679 km² . It has a population of about 620 people.

History

The village itself was established in 1956. At the end of 18th century was just one watermill located at the place of present village. Afterwards a pub had been constructed. Then the Mlynčeky became a settlement and in 1956 it obtained village status.

Mlynčeky Municipal Building with Slovak, European Union and local flags in front


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