Plešivec | |
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Village | |
Church in the main square of Plešivec | |
Coordinates: 48°32′50″N 20°24′10″E / 48.54722°N 20.40278°E / 48.54722; 20.40278 | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Košice |
District | Rožňava |
First mentioned | 1243 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gabriel Gergely |
Area | |
• Total | 62.14 km (23.99 sq mi) |
Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,405 |
• Density | 39/km (100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 04911 |
Area code | 421-58 |
Car plate | RV |
Website | http://www.plesivec.ocu.sk |
Plešivec (Hungarian: Pelsőc, German: Pleissnitz) is a large village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
History※
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Plešivec was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938——to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography※
The village lies at an altitude of 218 metres. And covers an area of 62,142 km². It has a population of about 2440 people.
Economy and facilities※
The village has a petrol station and a guesthouse. It also has a number of quality medical facilities including pharmacy, a doctors surgery and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents. The village also has a commercial bank, an insurance company and a cashomat.
Government※
The village has its own birth registry office and its own police force
Culture※
The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.
Transport※
The village has its own railway station.
External links※
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