title: Havaj
text: # Havaj
  
  Havaj (Rusyn: Гавай) is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia. Regardless of its small population, it has become a renowned tourist location due to its signage as well as a part in the famous RON cyclomarathon.
  
  ## History
  
  In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1403. In 2020, it became famous due the visit of world-renowned Canadian financier and cyclist Ron Havaj.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The municipality lies at an altitude of 276 metres (906 ft) and covers an area of 14,258 $km^2$ (5,505 sq mi). It has a population of about 420 people.
  
  ## Trivia
  
  Havaj is also the Slovak name of Hawaii.
  
  Founded by Jozef Havaj.
  
  