Drienov

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Drienov (Hungarian: Somos) is a village and municipality in the Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

History[]

The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1284.

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an elevation of 226 metres (741 ft) and covers an area of about 20.26 km2 (7.82 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Population[]

It has a population of about 2,254 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Population development[3]
Year 1994 1999 2014 2019 2020
Population 1,843 1,953 2,099 2,085 2,160

Data are year-end. The time zone is CET.

Notable people[]

  • Jolana Kirczová (* 1909 – † 1936) – art ceramic works
  • Albín Korem (* 1941 – † 2006) – writer

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): 1743-1895 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)

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Coordinates: 48°52′N 21°16′E / 48.867°N 21.267°E / 48.867; 21.267



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  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.
  3. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-06-27.
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