Slančík

Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region

Slančík (Hungarian: Kisszalánc) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1270 (Terra Zalanch), when it belonged to Slanec Castle. In 1330 it passed to local Lord Wilhelm Drugeth, and after to noble landowners Losonczy and Forgách.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 300 metres and covers an area of 3.308 km². The municipality has a population of 225 people.

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Coordinates: 48°40′N 21°30′E / 48.667°N 21.500°E / 48.667; 21.500

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