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Petrovce nad Laborcom

Coordinates: 48°48′N 21°53′E / 48.800°N 21.883°E / 48.800; 21.883
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Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Petrovce nad Laborcom (Hungarian: Petróc) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1254.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 118 metres and covers an area of 10.217 km2. It has a population of about 980 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

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The village has a small public library and a football pitch.

Transport

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The village has a small railway station and two bus stops.

The village lies on the main road between Michalovce and Humenné, with regular bus services between the two towns.

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48°48′N 21°53′E / 48.800°N 21.883°E / 48.800; 21.883