Spišský Štiavnik
Spišský Štiavnik is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
Spišský Štiavnik | |
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Municipality | |
 Village center | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Spišský Štiavnik Location of Spišský Štiavnik in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′42″N 20°21′36″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Poprad |
| First mentioned | 1246 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.36 km2 (7.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 2,648 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 059 14 |
| Car plate | PP |
| Website | www.spisskystiavnik.e-obce.sk |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 567 metres and covers an area of 18.364 km². It has a population of about 2150 people.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1246.
Famous people
- Tibor Frešo, composer and conductor
- Prof. Martin Slivka, ethnography director
Infrastructure and economy
Cultural sightseeing is a building of former spas from the 19th century. In the Spišský Štiavnik is multi course as well as football and horse racing clubs.
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