Nižné Nemecké

Nižné Nemecké is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia. The name of the village literally means "Germans of the lower" e.g. German women/things living/positioned in a lower area/village, where Germans is an adjective in the feminine or neuter gender.

Location of Sobrance District in the Košice Region

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1353. During the Slovak-Hungarian War this village was a target of shelling and bombing by Hungarian forces.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 110 metres and covers an area of 7.246 km². It has a population of 333 people.

Culture

The village has a library and a soccer pitch.


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