Krížová Ves
# Krížová Ves

Krížová Ves (Hungarian: Keresztfalu - older name, German: Kreuz, Goral: Křizova Vješ) is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of north Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1290. Krížová Ves had been known also by its German name Kreuz.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 624 metres and covers an area of 11.928 km². It has a population of about 2000 people.

## Demographics

According to 2010 census total population was 2008. In the village is sizeable Roma nationality, which had been claimed by 1249 inhabitants, which is ca. 62% of the total population. In 2010 there had been 1008 males and 1000 females, what is ca. 50% for both.

## Economy and infrastructure

In Krížová Ves are a football pitch, public library, elementary school, kindergarten, cable TV, foodstuff store and a general store. Cultural sightseeings are gothic Roman Catholic and evangelical churches and a Renaissance manor house.

