Lažany

Lažany
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Prešov
Elevation 368 m (1,207 ft)
Coordinates 49°02′N 21°06′E / 49.033°N 21.100°E / 49.033; 21.100Coordinates: 49°02′N 21°06′E / 49.033°N 21.100°E / 49.033; 21.100
Area 1.313 km2 (0.507 sq mi)
Population 151 (2004-12-31)
Density 115 / km2 (298 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1320
Postal code 082 32
Car plate PO
Location of Lažany in Slovakia
Location of Lažany in the Prešov Region
Wikimedia Commons: Lažany
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Lažany (Hungarian: Lászka) is a small village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 368 metres and covers an area of 1.313 km². It has a population of about 150 people.

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