Slanské Nové Mesto (Hungarian: Szaláncújváros) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332 (Vyuarus, Wywaros) as a royal city “ cives et hospites de Nova Civitate regale”. In 1387 it belonged to Slanec. In 1427 it belonged to noble family Lossonczy.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 240 metres and covers an area of 30.116 km2. It has a population of about 480 people.

Ethnicity edit

The population is entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture edit

The village has a small public library and several stores including food facilities.

Transport edit

The village is connected via railway at the nearest station in Kalsa.

External links edit

48°38′N 21°32′E / 48.633°N 21.533°E / 48.633; 21.533