Boťany

Boťany (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbɔcani]; Hungarian: Battyán) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Battyán

Boťany
Village
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Battyán
Location of Boťany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°27′N 22°06′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionKošice
DistrictTrebišov
First mentioned1332
Area
  Total19.52 km2 (7.54 sq mi)
Elevation
103 m (338 ft)
Population
 (2004-12-31)
  Total1,245
  Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Postal code
076 43
Area code(s)+421-56
Car plateTV
Websitewww.botany.ocu.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 19.522 km².

Demographics

Bot'any has a population of 1,283 people. The village is about 70% Hungarian, 20% Gypsy and 10% Slovak. 78.52% of its population is Roman Catholic.

Facilities

The village has a post office, a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1719-1922 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1795-1905 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1809-1929 (parish B)
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