Veľaty

Location of Trebišov District in the region.
Veľaty (Hungarian: Velejte) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 124 metres and covers an area of 12.723 km². It has a population of about 835 people.
Ethnicity
The village is about 89% Slovak 10% Hungarian and 1% Gypsy, Czech and Ukrainian.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch
External links
Coordinates: 48°32′N 21°40′E / 48.533°N 21.667°E
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