Pečovská Nová Ves

Coordinates: 49°08′N 21°03′E / 49.133°N 21.050°E / 49.133; 21.050
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Pečovská Nová Ves
Church of St. Andrew
Church of St. Andrew
Flag of Pečovská Nová Ves
CountrySlovakia
Population
 (2008-01-01)
 • Total2,355
Websitewww.pecovska.sk
Location of Sabinov District in the Prešov Region.

Pečovská Nová Ves is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1319.

Geography[edit]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 348 metres and covers an area of 11.754 km2. It has a population of 2355 people (01.01.2008).

Main sights[edit]

  • Church of St. Andrew (Kostol sv. Ondreja) - named by the patron saint of village
  • Jewish cemetery
  • Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk - Main street

Sport[edit]

The village has also football club named TJ Slovan and own football playground.

Transport[edit]

Rail[edit]

Small train station is located in village.

Train station

Famous people born in Pečovská Nová Ves[edit]

Milena Dudasova, the United Nations youth ambassador for Slovakia.

External links[edit]

49°08′N 21°03′E / 49.133°N 21.050°E / 49.133; 21.050