Lukov (Bardejov District)

Lukov
Village
Wooden Greek-Catholic church of Saints Cosmo and Damian (Chrám sv. Kozmu a Damiána)
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Bardejov
Elevation 420 m (1,378 ft)
Coordinates 49°18′N 21°05′E / 49.300°N 21.083°E / 49.300; 21.083Coordinates: 49°18′N 21°05′E / 49.300°N 21.083°E / 49.300; 21.083
Area 27.87 km2 (10.76 sq mi)
Population 576 (2004-12-31)
Density 21/km2 (54/sq mi)
First mentioned 1322
Postal code 086 05
Area code +421-54
Car plate BJ
Location of Lukov in Slovakia
Location of Lukov in the Prešov Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Lukov (German: Dornau) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1264 The timber Church of Saints Cosmo and Damian was built in 1708.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 420 meters (1380 feet) and covers an area of 28.6 km2 (11 miles2). It has a population of about 570 people.


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