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Slanské Nové Mesto

Coordinates: 48°38′N 21°32′E / 48.633°N 21.533°E / 48.633; 21.533
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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.

History

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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.

Geography

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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.

Ethnicity

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The population is entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

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

Transport

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

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48°38′N 21°32′E / 48.633°N 21.533°E / 48.633; 21.533