Tokajík

Tokajík
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Stropkov
Elevation 206 m (676 ft)
Coordinates 49°07′N 21°43′E / 49.117°N 21.717°E / 49.117; 21.717Coordinates: 49°07′N 21°43′E / 49.117°N 21.717°E / 49.117; 21.717
Area 8.24 km2 (3.18 sq mi)
Population 111 (2004-12-31)
Density 13/km2 (34/sq mi)
First mentioned 1430
Postal code 090 34
Car plate SP
Location of Tokajík in Slovakia
Location of Tokajík in the Prešov Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Tokajík is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.

During World War II on November 20, 1944, Tokajík was burned by German troops as punishment for aid the inhabitants gave to the partisans. 32 men were shot 1 km North of the village the day before. Only 2, severely injured men from the village survived. The village was restored after war.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 206 metres and covers an area of 8.242 km². It has a population of about 111 people.

Transportation

There are 5 airports within 110 km of Tokajik.

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