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| Havaj | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
| Motto(s): If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough | |
  HavajLocation of Havaj in the Prešov RegionShow map of Prešov Region HavajLocation of Havaj in SlovakiaShow map of Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°47′E / 49.250°N 21.783°E / 49.250; 21.783 | |
| List of sovereign states | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stropkov |
| First mentioned | 1403 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.25 km (5.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 421 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 090 23 |
| Area code | +421 54 |
| Car plate | SP |
| Website | www |
Havaj (Rusyn: Гавай) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. Regardless of its small population, it has become a renowned tourist location due to its signage as well as a part in the famous RON cyclomarathon.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1403. In 2020, it became famous due the visit of world-renowned Canadian financier and cyclist Ron Havaj.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 276 metres (906 ft) and covers an area of 14,258 km (5,505 sq mi). It has a population of about 420 people.
Trivia
Havaj is also the Slovak name of Hawaii.
Founded by Jozef Havaj.
References
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
Media related to Havaj at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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