Moravský Svätý Ján
| Moravský Svätý Ján | |
| Village | |
 Former border crossing checkpoint west of the village | |
| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Trnava |
| District | Senica |
| Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Coordinates | SK 48°35′00″N 17°01′00″E / 48.58333°N 17.01667°ECoordinates: SK 48°35′00″N 17°01′00″E / 48.58333°N 17.01667°E |
| Area | 39.219 km2 (15.143 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,076 (31 December 2005) |
| Density | 53/km2 (137/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1449 |
| Postal code | 908 71 |
| Area code | +421-34 |
| Car plate | SE |
   Location of Moravský Svätý Ján in Slovakia | |
  Location of Moravský Svätý Ján in the Trnava Region | |
| Website: www.obecmsjan.sk | |
| Source:[1] | |
Moravský Svätý Ján is a village and municipality in Senica District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1449. Under the names SZ.JANOS then ST.JOHANN IN UNGARN in the Austrian Empire.[2] It is ruled by the Kingdom of Hungary until 1918 under the name Morva-Sz-Janos.
Hungarian stamp cancelled in the village in 1900
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 168 metres and covers an area of 39.219 km². It has a population of about 2074 people.
References
- ↑ Mestská a obecná štatistika SR
- ↑ Handbook of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia Cancellations on the Postage Stamp Issues 1850-1864, by Edwin MUELLER, 1961.
External links
Municipalities of Senica District | ||
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