Vyšná Sitnica is a village and municipality in Humenné District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

Vyšná Sitnica
Municipality
Vyšná Sitnica is located in Prešov Region
Vyšná Sitnica
Vyšná Sitnica
Location of Vyšná Sitnica in the Prešov Region
Vyšná Sitnica is located in Slovakia
Vyšná Sitnica
Vyšná Sitnica
Location of Vyšná Sitnica in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°06′N 21°48′E / 49.100°N 21.800°E / 49.100; 21.800
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictHumenné
First mentioned1430
Area
 • Total9.788 km2 (3.779 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
 • Total410
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
094 07 (pošta Nižná Sitnica)
Area code421-57
Car plateHE
Websitewww.vysnasitnica.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.

Geography

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The municipality lies at an altitude of 195 metres and covers an area of 9.788 km². It has a population of about 410 people.

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