Zemplínska Široká

Zemplínska Široká is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1266.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 9.182 km². It has a population of 871 people.

Ethnicity

The population is about 96% Slovak, 4% Gypsy in ethnicity.

Government

The village has its own birth registry office.

Culture

The village has a small public library, and a football pitch.

Economy

The village has a food store.

The nearest railway station is at Michalovce 6 kilometres away. The municipality has a total of 269 houses.

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Coordinates: 48°41′34″N 21°58′38″E / 48.6928°N 21.9772°E / 48.6928; 21.9772


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