Kapušany

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

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Geography[]

The municipality lies at an altitude of 280 metres and covers an area of 11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Population[]

It has a population of about 2,264 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Population development[3]
Year 1994 1999 2014 2019 2020
Population 1,902 1,984 2,090 2,091 2,176

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

Popular Image[]

It is well known internationally through the popular polka tune, "Ja parobok z Kapušan" ("I am a bachelor from Kapusany").

Genealogical resources[]

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1864-1895 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1862-1895 (parish B)

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

External links[]

Coordinates: 49°02′37″N 21°20′00″E / 49.04361°N 21.33333°E / 49.04361; 21.33333


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