Veľký Lipník
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| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa |
| Elevation | 580 m (1,903 ft) |
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| Area | 27.513 km2 (10.62 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,010 |
| Density | 37 / km2 (96 / sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1338 |
   Location of Veľký Lipník in Slovakia
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  Location of Veľký Lipník in the Prešov Region
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Veľký Lipník (Rusyn: Великый Липник, Ukrainian: Великий Липник, Hungarian: Nagyhársas) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia. The village is traditionally inhabited by Rusyns, as one of their westernmost settlements. There is Greek Catholic church built in 1794.
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History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1338. In the 15th or 16th century Vlachs settled here, who would later become Rusyns.[1] Local Rusyns had prior to World War I many relationships with Lemkos from Ruś Szlachtowska.[1]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 580 metres and covers an area of 27.513 km². It has a population of about 1010 people.
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