Kráľovce

Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region

Kráľovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈkraːʎɔwtse]; Hungarian: Királynépe) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia. Nearby flows the Torysa River.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1388.

Historical names:

  • 1388 – Kyslapuspatak
  • 1427 – Kys-Lapispatak
  • 1488 – Király népi
  • 1630 – Király népe
  • 1773 – Kraloweze
  • 1920 – Kráľovce

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 210 m (690 ft) and covers an area of 6.54 km2 (2.53 sq mi). It has a population of about 1040 people.[1]

Civic amenities

  • Primary school
  • Kindergarten
  • Church: Greek Catholic church
  • Health center
  • Pharmacy
  • Kráľovce post office near Košice
  • Football pitch

References

  1. ^ "Statistical Office of the Slovak republic". Archived from the original on 2008-01-11.

External links

  • Official website (in Slovak)

48°48′12″N 21°19′48″E / 48.80333°N 21.33000°E / 48.80333; 21.33000

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