Lesnica (Slovakia)
Lesnica (Hungarian: Erdős, until 1899: Lesnicz) is a large village and municipality in the Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
Lesnica | |
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Village | |
 Local church | |
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| Coordinates: 49°24′00″N 20°28′00″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa |
| First mentioned | 1297 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 485 m (1,591 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (89/sq mi) |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1297.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 485 metres.
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