Žbince

Žbince is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia. The village lies at an altitude of 106 metres (348 ft) and covers an area of 15.069 square kilometres (5.818 sq mi). It has a population of about 950.

Žbince
Village and municipality
Žbince
Map showing Žbince in the Kosice Region
Coordinates: 48°40′N 21°53′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionKosice Region
DistrictMichalovce District
Area
  Total15.069 km2 (5.818 sq mi)
Elevation
106 m (348 ft)
Population
  Total950
Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

General information

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1221.

Ethnicity

The population is about 90% Slovak and 10% Gypsy in ethnicity.

Buildings and infrastructure

The village has a church, St Anna's Church, which was built in 1323 along with a small public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch; but the nearest railway station is in the adjacent village Hatalov.

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