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Michalovce

Košice Region, Slovakia · Europe

About Michalovce

Michalovce sits on the route: 15 minutes from Vinné, 49km from St Elisabeth Cathedral, Kosice.

Michalovce is a town located in Košice Region, Slovakia. With a population of 35,874, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Michalovce sits in Slovakia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bratislava time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Michalovce to your route.

About Michalovce

Michalovce (; Hungarian: Nagymihály, German: Großmichel, Romani: Mihalya, Yiddish: מיכאלאָווצע Mikhaylovets or Mykhaylovyts; Ukrainian: Михайлівці) is a town on the Laborec river in eastern Slovakia. Originally named after the Archangel St Michael, it is the second-largest city in the Košice Region and the seat of

Read more the Michalovce District. The city is located on the shore of Lake Sirava, approximately 360 kilometres (224 miles) east of the capital Bratislava and immediately adjacent to the border with Ukraine. Michalovce is mostly recognized for its adjacent lakes and volcanic mountains, which generates tourism, and for agriculture as well as the passing Druzhba pipeline. According to the latest census, the population of the town stood at 40,255, with a metropolitan population of 109,121, which ranks it among the largest population centers in eastern Slovakia.

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Where is Michalovce located?

Michalovce is located in Košice Region, Slovakia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.7543 latitude, 21.9195 longitude.

What is the population of Michalovce?

Michalovce has a population of approximately 35,874 people, making it a town in Slovakia.

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Quick Information

Population
35,874
Continent
Europe
Country
Slovakia
Region
Košice Region
Timezone
Europe/Bratislava
Coordinates
48.7543, 21.9195

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Slovakia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Michalovce

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cathedral

St Elisabeth Cathedral, Kosice

Largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe, standing on the main axis of Kosice old town.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Michalovce

  • 66 kmBieszczady Loop RoadThe Great Bieszczady Loop winds through Poland's wildest mountains past wooden churches and open meadows called poloninas: a legendary drive through the remote southeast corner of the country.

Driving in Slovakia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Michalovce.

Vinné

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 1,608

Klokočov

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 2,287

Trhovište

🇸🇰 Slovakia

10 km awayPop. 2,133

Strážske

🇸🇰 Slovakia

15 km awayPop. 4,201

Brekov

🇸🇰 Slovakia

18 km awayPop. 1,323

Sobrance

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 5,848

Pavlovce nad Uhom

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 4,701

Sečovce

🇸🇰 Slovakia

20 km awayPop. 8,531

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