Pezinok District

Pezinok District
District

Country	Slovakia
Region (kraj)	Bratislava Region
Area
• Total	375.53 km² (144.99 sq mi)
Population (2001)
• Total	54,164
• Density	140/km² (370/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Pezinok District (okres Pezinok) is a district in the Bratislava Region of western Slovakia^[1] The district had been established in 1996, from 1923 was its area part of Modra District. It is situated on the foothills of Malé Karpaty hills, and is known for its vineyard production. Industry is located mostly in its seat, town of Pezinok, which is the largest district municipality. Of cultural importance is town Modra. Many inhabitants daily travel to Bratislava for work, shopping, or education.

Municipalities

References

↑ Ústredný portál verejnej správy Slovenskej republiky. "Okres Pezinok". Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2012-08-15.

Districts of Bratislava Region

Bratislava I Bratislava II Bratislava III Bratislava IV Bratislava V Malacky Pezinok Senec

Municipalities of Pezinok District

Modra Pezinok Svätý Jur Báhoň Budmerice Častá Doľany Dubová Jablonec Limbach Píla Slovenský Grob Šenkvice Štefanová Viničné Vinosady Vištuk

Coordinates: 48°17′19″N 17°16′4″E / 48.28861°N 17.26778°E / 48.28861; 17.26778

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