Vernár
| Vernár | ||
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| Country | Slovakia | |
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| Region | Prešov | |
| District | Poprad | |
| Elevation | 765 m (2,510 ft) | |
| Coordinates | 48°55′04″N 20°16′13″E / 48.91778°N 20.27028°ECoordinates: 48°55′04″N 20°16′13″E / 48.91778°N 20.27028°E | |
| Area | 52.880281 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
| Population | 599 (31 December 2010) | |
| Density | 11 / km2 (28 / sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 059 17 | |
| Area code | +421-52 | |
| Car plate | PP | |
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Vernár is a village and large municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1] It lies between Low Tatras and Slovenský raj mountain ranges.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1295.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 765 metres and covers an area of 52.901 km². It has a population of about 600 people.
Economy and infrastructure
In a village is football club, chess club and a ski-lift area. Cultural sightseeings are classical church from the 19th century and well preserved folk architecture.
References
- ↑ "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 9.8.2012. Check date values in:
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External links
- http://vernar.e-obce.sk
- http://www.vernar.sk/ (www.vernar.sk)
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