Slanské Nové Mesto

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Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region
Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region

Slanské Nové Mesto ({Hungarian: Szaláncújváros) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332 (Vyuarus, Wywaros) as a royal city “ cives et hospites de Nova Civitate regale”. In 1387 it belonged to Slanec. In 1427 it belonged to noble family Lossonczy.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 240 metres and covers an area of 30.116 km². It has a population of about 480 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

[edit] Culture

The village has a small public library and several stores including food facilities.

[edit] Transport

The village is connected via railway at the nearest station in Kalsa.

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Coordinates: 48°38′N, 21°32′E

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