Nižná Kamenica (Hungarian: Alsókemence) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Nižná Kamenica
A manor belonging to the Forgáčov family in Nižná Kamenica.
A manor belonging to the Forgáčov family in Nižná Kamenica.
Flag of Nižná Kamenica
Nižná Kamenica is located in Slovakia
Nižná Kamenica
Nižná Kamenica
Location of Nižná Kamenica in Slovakia.
Nižná Kamenica is located in Košice Region
Nižná Kamenica
Nižná Kamenica
Nižná Kamenica (Košice Region)
Coordinates: 48°46′N 21°29′E / 48.767°N 21.483°E / 48.767; 21.483
Country Slovakia
RegionKošice Region
DistrictKošice-okolie District
Government
 • MayorDaniela Lukačova (SMER-SD, Hlas-SD, SME-RODINA)
Area
 • Total
13.325 km2 (5.145 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
624
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
044 45
Area code+421-55
Websitewww.niznakamenica.sk

History

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In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1347.[4]

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 308 metres (1,010 ft) and covers an area of 13.325 square kilometres (5.145 sq mi). It has a population of about 600.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Súbory na stiahnutie - Voľby do orgánov samosprávy obcí 2022". volby.statistics.sk. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Registry of Land" (PDF). www.skgeodesy.sk. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "SODB2021 - Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Nižná Kamenica". 25 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-02-25.