Veľký Lipník
Veľký Lipník (Ukrainian: Великий Липник, Ukrainian: Великий Липник, Hungarian: Nagyhársas) is a former Lemko village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia. The village is traditionally inhabited by Rusyny/Ruthenians , as one of their westernmost settlements. There is Greek Catholic church built in 1794.
Veľký Lipník | |
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Village | |
 Veľký Lipník | |
  Veľký Lipník Location of Veľký Lipník in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°22′N 20°31′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa |
| First mentioned | 1338 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.513 km2 (10.623 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 580 m (1,900 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,010 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1338. In the 15th or 16th century Vlachs settled here, and Slavs [1] Local Rusyns had prior to World War I many relationships with Lemkos from Ruś Szlachtowska.[1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 580 metres and covers an area of 27.513 km². It has a population of about 1010 people.
References
- Józef Nyka (2010). Pieniny. Przewodnik. Latchorzew. p. 119. ISBN 978-83-60078-09-9.
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