Spišské Hanušovce (, , , ) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

Geography

History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1313. Locals have been engaged in forestry and sawmilling. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Spišské Hanušovce was part of Szepes County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 27 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Spišské Hanušovce in the course of the Western Carpathian offensive and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

Economy and infrastructure The proximity of Pieniny and High Tatras touristic areas have developed tourism in the village. There are several ski slopes nearby. In the village, there is an ice hockey club.

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