Kríže (German: Kreuz) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

Kríže
Municipality
Kríže is located in Prešov Region
Kríže
Kríže
Location of Kríže in the Prešov Region
Kríže is located in Slovakia
Kríže
Kríže
Location of Kríže in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°14′33″N 21°08′58″E / 49.24250°N 21.14944°E / 49.24250; 21.14944
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictBardejov
First mentioned1635
Area
 • Total
14.937 km2 (5.767 sq mi)
Elevation
565 m (1,854 ft)
Population
 • Total
75
 • Density5.0/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
086 04 (pošta Kružlov)
Area code+421 (0)54
Car plateBJ
Websitewww.obeckrize.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1635.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 565 metres and covers an area of 14.937 km². It has a population of about 75 people. It is 11 km (6.8 mi) southwest of Bardejov.

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