Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Drahňov (Hungarian: Deregnyő) 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.

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


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