Petrovce nad Laborcom (Hungarian: Petróc) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1254.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 118 metres and covers an area of 10.217 km2. It has a population of about 980 people.

Ethnicity edit

The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture edit

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

Transport edit

The village has a small railway station and two bus stops.

The village lies on the main road between Michalovce and Humenné, with regular bus services between the two towns.

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48°48′N 21°53′E / 48.800°N 21.883°E / 48.800; 21.883