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Drahňov

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

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1315. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography

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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

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

Population

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

Government

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

Culture

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

Sports

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The village has a football pitch.

Transport

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The village has a railway station.

Genealogical resources

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
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48°35′N 21°58′E / 48.583°N 21.967°E / 48.583; 21.967