Spišské Hanušovce

Spišské Hanušovce
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Kežmarok
Elevation 593 m (1,946 ft)
Coordinates 49°20′00″N 20°20′36″E / 49.33333°N 20.34333°E / 49.33333; 20.34333Coordinates: 49°20′00″N 20°20′36″E / 49.33333°N 20.34333°E / 49.33333; 20.34333
Area 14.296201 km2 (5.52 sq mi)
Population 749 (2010)
Density 52/km2 (135/sq mi)
First mentioned 1313
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 059 04
Area code 052
Location in Slovakia
Location in the Prešov Region
Statistics:
Website: http://www.spisskehanusovce.ocu.sk

Spišské Hanušovce is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 614 metres and covers an area of 14.296 km² . It has a population of about 708 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1313. The name had been Hannesdorf. Locals had been engaged in forestry and sawmilling.

Economy and infrastructure

The proximity of Pieniny and High Tatras touristic areas have developed tourism in the village. There are several ski slopes nearby. In the village, there is an ice hockey club.


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