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Rakúsy (German: Roks) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.[4]

Rakúsy
Municipality
Rakúsy Location in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°11′20″N 20°23′00″E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Kežmarok
Area
• Total	6.34[1] km2 (2.45[1] sq mi)
Elevation	676[2] m (2,218[2] ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	3,264[3]
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	059 76[2]
Area code(s)	+421 52[2]
Car plate	KK
Website	http://rakusy.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1288. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 704 metres and covers an area of 6.341 km².

Demographics

According to 2021 census total population has been 3,177. There are 1,662 males and 1,515 females living here. Rakúsy houses one of the largest communities of Romani people in Slovakia.

Top 3 Slovak municipalities by Romani population, 2021 Census[5]

City	Population
Jarovnice	4,176(57.67%)
Luník IX	3,073(43.67%)
Rakúsy	2,248(70.76%)

Economy and infrastructure

In the village is football pitch, public library, elementary school, foodstuff store and a pub. Cultural sightseeings are evangelical and Roman Catholic churches and a manor house.

References

External links

• http://rakusy.e-obce.sk

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