Kapušany

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

Kapušany Castle

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 11.31 km². It has a population of about 2095 people.

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)
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