Šuňava

Šuňava
Municipality
Flag of Šuňava
Flag
Coat of arms of Šuňava
Coat of arms
Šuňava is located in Prešov Region
Šuňava
Šuňava
Location of Šuňava in the Prešov Region
Šuňava is located in Slovakia
Šuňava
Šuňava
Location of Šuňava in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°02′N 20°05′E / 49.03°N 20.09°E / 49.03; 20.09
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictPoprad District
First mentioned1269
Area
[1]
 • Total
26.37 km2 (10.18 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
854 m (2,802 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
15
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
593 9[2]
Area code+421 52[2]
Car platePP
Websitewww.sunava.sk

Šuňava (Hungarian: Szépfalu, German: Schönau) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 871 metres (2,858 ft) and covers an area of 26.406 km2 (10.195 sq mi). It has a population of about 1900 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1269.

Infrastructure and economy

In the village is a gym hall and a central park. Šuňava is known for producing concrete blocks.

Village churches

  • Roman Catholic Church of All Saints
  • Roman Catholic Church of St. Nicholas

References

  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.