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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  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 edit
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1317.
Geography edit
The 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 edit
Media related to Stročín at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
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