title: Lechnica
text: # Lechnica
  
  Lechnica 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 1319.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The municipality lies at an altitude of 490 metres and covers an area of 12.525 km². It has a population of about 315 people.
  
  