Liptovský Ján
| Liptovský Ján | |
| Village | |
 Liptovský Ján from Low Tatras | |
| Name origin: church dedicated to St. John | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 49°03′N 19°41′E / 49.050°N 19.683°ECoordinates: SK 49°03′N 19°41′E / 49.050°N 19.683°E |
| Area | 65 km2 (25 sq mi) |
| Population | 819 (2004-12-31) |
| Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1327 |
| Postal code | 032 03 |
| Area code | +421-044 |
| Car plate | LM |
   Location of Liptovský Ján in Slovakia | |
  Location of Liptovský Ján in the Žilina Region | |
| Wikimedia Commons: Liptovský Ján | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
| Website: www.liptovskyjan.sk | |
Liptovský Ján is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
The village was first mentioned in 1263 in historical records. Its traditional name was Sv. Ján, "St. John" (Latin: Sanctus Johannus, Hungarian: Sz.-János, later Szent-Ivány), after the local church. "Saint" was removed by the communist authorities in 1960.[1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 654 metres and covers an area of 67.774 km². It has a population of about 819.
References
- ↑ Majtán, Milan (1998). Názvy obcí Slovenskej republiky: Vývin v rokoch 1773–1997.
External links
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