Hozelec

Hozelec is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.^[4]

Hozelec
Municipality
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Coordinates: 49.03°N 20.35°E / 49.03; 20.35
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov Region
District	Poprad District
First mentioned	1243
Area [1]
• Total	4.00 km2 (1.54 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	683 m (2,241 ft)
Population  (2021)[3]
• Total	782
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	591 1[2]
Area code	+421 52[2]
Car plate	PP
Website	www.obechozelec.sk

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 695 metres and covers an area of 4.011 km². It has a population of about 830 people.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Economy and infrastructure

Hozelec is a typical touristic village in High Tatras with good touristic infrastructure. In the village is Children amusement park FunVille.

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia