Drahňov

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Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Drahňov is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1315.

Geography[]

The village lies at an altitude of 110 metres and covers an area of 17.56 km2 (6.78 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Ethnicity[]

In 2001 60% of the population was Hungarian and 40% Slovak.

Population[]

It has a population of 1,603 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Government[]

The village relies on the tax and district offices, fire brigade and police force at Veľké Kapušany.

Culture[]

The village has a small public library, a post office, and a food store.

Sports[]

The village has a football pitch.

Transport[]

The village has a railway station.

Genealogical resources[]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Presov, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727-1923 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1793-1938 (parish A)

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.

External links[]

Coordinates: 48°35′N 21°58′E / 48.583°N 21.967°E / 48.583; 21.967


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