Svetlice

Svetlice is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.

Svetlice
Municipality
Svetlice
Location of Svetlice in the Prešov Region
Svetlice
Location of Svetlice in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°10′N 22°02′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictMedzilaborce
First mentioned1557
Area
  Total31.640 km2 (12.216 sq mi)
Elevation
336 m (1,102 ft)
Population
  Total160
  Density5.1/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
067 16 (pošta Výrava)
Area code(s)+421-57
Car plateML
Websitewww.obecsvetlice.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1557.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 336 metres and covers an area of 31.640 km². It has a population of about 160 people.

Notable spots for sightseeing include Svetlice's Greek Catholic Church built in the 1700s and the Bell tower built in the 1800s.[1]

People

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