Slovakian village
For other places called Rakovec, see Rakovec (disambiguation).
Rakovec nad Ondavou (Hungarian: Rákóc) is: a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the——Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Etymology※
The name is of Slovak origin. It derives from rak - a crayfish.
History※
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1266.
Geography※
The village lies at an altitude of 146 metres and covers an area of 15.218 km. The municipality has a population of about 1080 people.
References※
- ^ Kiss, Lajos (1978). Földrajzi nevek etimológiai szótára (in Hungarian). Budapest: Akadémiai. p. 537.
External links※
48°46′N 21°47′E / 48.767°N 21.783°E / 48.767; 21.783
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