Lekárovce

Lekárovce
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Košice
District Sobrance
Elevation 108 m (354 ft)
Coordinates SK 48°37′00″N 22°10′00″E / 48.61667°N 22.16667°E / 48.61667; 22.16667Coordinates: SK 48°37′00″N 22°10′00″E / 48.61667°N 22.16667°E / 48.61667; 22.16667
Area 12.269 km2 (4.737 sq mi)
Population 1,022 (31 December 2005)
Density 83/km2 (215/sq mi)
First mentioned 1400
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 072 54
Phone prefix 421-56
Car plate SO
Location of Lekárovce in Slovakia
Location of Lekárovce in the Košice Region
Website: http://www.obeclekarovce.sk
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Lekárovce is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.[2]

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1400. After World War II, the village was transferred to Slovakia from the Zakarpattia Oblast of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic in 1946.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 108 metres and covers an area of 12.269 km². It has a population of about 1030 people. The Uh river splits the village in two parts.

Culture

There are currently two active folk groups in the village - men's Užan and women's Pajtaški. The village has a soccer pitch, a gym and it is also known for its tradition in firemen competitions.

References


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