Veľký Slavkov (Hungarian: Nagyszalók, German: Groß Schlagendorf, Polish: Wielki Sławków) is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[4]

Veľký Slavkov
Municipality
Church of Saint Andrew, the Apostle
Coat of arms
Veľký Slavkov Location of Veľký Slavkov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°06′N 20°17′E
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Poprad
First mentioned	1251
Area
• Total	12.21[1] km2 (4.71[1] sq mi)
Elevation	683[2] m (2,241[2] ft)
Population  (2021)
• Total	1,490[3]
Postal code	059 91[2]
Area code	+421 52[2]
Car plate	PP
Website	www.velkyslavkov.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 677 metres (2,221 ft) and covers an area of 12.347 km² (4.767 mi²). It has a population of about 1,150.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1251. It belonged to a German language island. The German population was expelled in 1945.

Economy and infrastructure

Its proximity to High Tatras have developed the village as a tourist destination. In Velký Slavkov are several pensions and a hotel.

References

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