What is an okres in Slovakia?
Q: What is an okres in Slovakia?
A: An okres is an administrative unit of Slovakia, which is also known as a district.
Q: How are the districts of Slovakia organized?
A: Several districts form one region, while one district is made up of several municipalities that are further divided into cadastral areas.
Q: When did the current districts of Slovakia come into existence?
A: The current districts of Slovakia were established in 1996.
Q: What happened to the district offices in 2004?
A: In 2004, the district offices were abolished and replaced by the Circuit Offices, which are responsible for several districts.
Q: How many districts does Slovakia currently have?
A: Slovakia currently has 79 districts.
Q: How many districts do the cities of Bratislava and Košice have?
A: The city of Bratislava is divided into 5 districts, while the city of Košice is divided into 4 districts.
Q: Are districts in Slovakia more than just statistical units?
A: No, districts in Slovakia have been reduced to little more than statistical units after the establishment of Circuit Offices in 2004.