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Kačanov

Coordinates: 48°36′N 21°51′E / 48.600°N 21.850°E / 48.600; 21.850
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Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Kačanov (Hungarian: Kácsánd) 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 1304. 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 100 metres and covers an area of 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Population

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It has a population of 500 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Ethnicity

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The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

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The village has a small public library and a food store.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1897 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1922 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1761-1896 (parish B)

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°36′N 21°51′E / 48.600°N 21.850°E / 48.600; 21.850