Lesnica (Slovakia)
For other uses, see Lesnica (disambiguation).
| Lesnica | |
| Village | |
 Local church | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°24′00″N 20°28′00″E / 49.40000°N 20.46667°ECoordinates: 49°24′00″N 20°28′00″E / 49.40000°N 20.46667°E |
| Area | 14.6 km2 (5.64 sq mi) |
| Population | 504 (2013) |
| Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1297 |
   Location of Lesnica in Slovakia | |
  Location of Lesnica in the Prešov Region | |
| Wikimedia Commons: Category:Lesnica | |
Lesnica (Hungarian: Erdős, Lesnicz) is a large village and municipality in the Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1297.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 485 metres.
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