Mengusovce

Mengusovce
Municipality
Coat of arms
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov
District Poprad
Elevation 807 m (2,648 ft)
Coordinates 49°04′28″N 20°08′28″E / 49.07444°N 20.14111°E / 49.07444; 20.14111Coordinates: 49°04′28″N 20°08′28″E / 49.07444°N 20.14111°E / 49.07444; 20.14111
Area 8.944252 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population 641 (31 December 2010)
Density 72/km2 (186/sq mi)
Postal code 059 36
Area code +421-52
Car plate PP
Location of Mengusovce in Slovakia
Wikimedia Commons: Mengusovce
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Website: www.mengusovce.sk

Mengusovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.[1] It lies on the foothills of High Tatras.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 825 metres and covers an area of 8.944 km². It has a population of about 610 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1398.

Infrastructure and economy

In Mengusovce is horse riding club. There are several penions and private accommodations. The village is known for its annual rodeo festival.[2]

References

  1. "Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic" (PDF). Výsledky SODB 2011. Štatistický úrad SR. Retrieved 9.8.2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. http://poprad.korzar.sme.sk/c/6034318/v-mengusovciach-zazili-poriadne-rodeo.html
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