Mlynica

Mlynica
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Poprad
Elevation 681 m (2,234 ft)
Coordinates 49°06′06″N 20°18′47″E / 49.10167°N 20.31306°E / 49.10167; 20.31306Coordinates: 49°06′06″N 20°18′47″E / 49.10167°N 20.31306°E / 49.10167; 20.31306
Area 7.775832 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population 445 (31 December 2010)
Density 57/km2 (148/sq mi)
Postal code 059 91
Area code +421-52
Car plate PP
Location of Mlynica in Slovakia
Wikimedia Commons: Mlynica
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Website: www.mlynica.sk

Mlynica is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia. It lies on the foothills of High Tatras.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 688 metres and covers an area of 7.776km². It has a population of about 380 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1268.

Infrastructure and economy

Main cultural sightseeings are romanesque Roman Catholic and classical evangelical church. Touristic infrastructure dominates village economy and the construction of new recreational facilities is in process.

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