Palín, Michalovce District

Village and municipality in Slovakia
Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Palín (Hungarian: Pályin) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia. It is located 15 kilometres from the city of Michalovce.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1302.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 105 metres and covers an area of 11.115 km². It has a population of about 890 people.

Ethnicity

The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

The village has a small public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.

Gallery

  • Church of the Ascension of Christ in the village of Palín
    Church of the Ascension of Christ in the village of Palín

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Slovakia

48°40′N 21°59′E / 48.667°N 21.983°E / 48.667; 21.983


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