Miková
Miková (Rusyn: Микова; Hungarian: Mikó is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°18′N 21°50′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stropkov |
| First mentioned | 1390 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.715 km2 (4.909 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 090 24 |
| Area code(s) | +421-54 |
| Car plate | SP |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1390. It was known as Mikova until 1899.
The village is perhaps best known as the ancestral village of the American artist Andy Warhol, whose parents both emigrated from Miková in the early 20th century.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 415 metres and covers an area of 12.715 km². It has a population of about 158 people.
External links
Media related to Miková at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
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