Havaj

Havaj is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. Regardless of its small population, it has become a renowned tourist location due to its signage as well as a part in the famous RON cyclomarathon.

Havaj
Municipality
Havaj
Location of Havaj in the Prešov Region
Havaj
Location of Havaj in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°47′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictStropkov
First mentioned1403
Area
  Total14.25 km2 (5.50 sq mi)
Elevation
276 m (906 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total420
  Density29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
090 23
Area code(s)+421-54
Car plateSP
Websitewww.obechavaj.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1403.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 276 metres and covers an area of 14.258 km2. It has a population of about 420 people.

Trivia

Havaj is also the Slovak name of Hawaii.

Founded by Jozef Havaj.


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