Švábovce
| Švábovce | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Prešov | |
| District | Poprad | |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) | |
| Coordinates | 49°01′37″N 20°21′22″E / 49.02694°N 20.35611°ECoordinates: 49°01′37″N 20°21′22″E / 49.02694°N 20.35611°E | |
| Area | 9.173585 km2 (4 sq mi) | |
| Population | 1,228 (31 December 2010) | |
| Density | 134/km2 (347/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 059 12 | |
| Area code | +421-52 | |
| Car plate | PP | |
  Location of Švábovce in Slovakia | ||
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Švábovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1]
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 1080 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.
External links
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