Vyšný Medzev

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Coordinates: 48°43′10″N 20°54′30″E / 48.71944, 20.90833
Vyšný Medzev
Village
Country Flag of Slovakia Slovakia
Region Košice
District Košice-okolie
Elevation 383 m (1,257 ft)
Coordinates 48°43′10″N 20°54′30″E / 48.71944, 20.90833
Area 32.345 km² (12.488 sq mi)
Population 533 (2005)
Density 16 /km² (41 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1427
Postal code 044 31
Area code +421-55
Car plate KS
Location in Slovakia
Location in Slovakia
Location in Slovakia
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS

Vyšný Medzev is a village and municipality of Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia near the town of Medzev.

[edit] History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1427.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 383 metres and covers an area of 32.345 km². It has a population of 533 people.

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