Pečovská Nová Ves
Church of St. Andrew
Church of St. Andrew
Flag of Pečovská Nová Ves
CountrySlovakia
Population
 (2008-01-01)
  Total2,355
Websitewww.pecovska.sk
Location of Sabinov District in the Prešov Region.

Pečovská Nová Ves is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1319.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 348 metres and covers an area of 11.754 km². It has a population of 2355 people (01.01.2008).

Main sights

  • Church of St. Andrew (Kostol sv. Ondreja) - named by the patron saint of village
  • Jewish cemetery
  • Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk - Main street

Sport

The village has also football club named TJ Slovan and own football playground.

Transport

Rail

Small train station is located in village.

Train station

Famous people born in Pečovská Nová Ves

Milena Dudasova, the United Nations youth ambassador for Slovakia.

49°08′N 21°03′E / 49.133°N 21.050°E / 49.133; 21.050



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