Jánovce
# Jánovce

Jánovce is a village and municipality in Poprad District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 591 metres and covers an area of 9.677 $km^2.$ It has a population of about 1180 people.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1312.

## Economy and infrastructure

The village has table tennis, football and aerobic clubs. Cultural sightseers will enjoy the Late Baroque church with a Bothic altar.

## Notable personalities

* Mikuláš of Levoča, painter from 15th century, one of the major Gothic painters in Slovakia.
* Hadbavný Štefan Romuald, author of Latin-Slovak dictionary
