Mlynčeky
| Mlynčeky | |
| Municipality | |
 Mlynčeky Village with the Tatras in the background. | |
| Name origin: 'Mlynček' means 'Mill' (as in millstone) in Slovak | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Sabinov |
| Tourism region | Spiš |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,231 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°10′27″N 20°23′40″E / 49.17417°N 20.39444°ECoordinates: 49°10′27″N 20°23′40″E / 49.17417°N 20.39444°E |
| Area | 7.679 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Population | 652 (2010) |
| Density | 85 / km2 (220 / sq mi) |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Mayor | Milena Svocáková |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 059 76 |
| Area code | 052 |
   Location in Slovakia
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  Location in the Prešov Region
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| Website: http://www.mlynceky.sk/ | |
Mlynčeky is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 680 metres and covers an area of 7.679 km² . It has a population of about 620 people.
History
The village itself was established in 1956. At the end of 18th century was just one watermill located at the place of present village. Afterwards a pub had been constructed. Then the Mlynčeky became a settlement and in 1956 it obtained village status.
Mlynčeky Municipal Building with Slovak, European Union and local flags in front
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