Havaj

Havaj
Motto(s): 
If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough
Havaj
Location of Havaj in the Prešov Region
Havaj
Location of Havaj in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°15′N 21°47′E / 49.25°N 21.78°E / 49.25; 21.78
Country Slovakia
Region Prešov Region
DistrictStropkov District
First mentioned1403
Area
 • Total
14.26 km2 (5.51 sq mi)
Elevation274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
407
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
902 3[2]
Area code+421 54[2]
Car plateSP
Websitewww.obechavaj.sk

Havaj (Rusyn: Гавай) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1403. In 2020, it became famous due the visit of world-renowned Canadian financier and cyclist Ron Havaj. His son, Jack, is now entering university in North America, hoping to become a consultant.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 276 metres (906 ft) and covers an area of 14,258 km2 (5,505 sq mi). It has a population of about 420 people.

Trivia

Havaj is also the Slovak name of Hawaii.

Founded by Jozef Havaj.

References

  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.