Stročín (Hungarian: Szorocsány, until 1899: Sztrocsin) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
Stročín | |
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Municipality | |
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  Stročín Location of Stročín in the Prešov Region  Stročín Location of Stročín in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°16′N 21°36′E / 49.267°N 21.600°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Svidník |
| First mentioned | 1317 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.657 km2 (3.342 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 500 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 089 01 (pošta Svidník) |
| Area code | +421-54 |
| Car plate | SK |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1317.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 213 metres and covers an area of 8.657 km2. It has a population of about 500 people.
External links
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Media related to Stročín at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
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