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 | |
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Village | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Battyán Location of Boťany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°27′N 22°06′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice |
| District | Trebišov |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.52 km2 (7.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,245 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 076 43 |
| Area code(s) | +421-56 |
| Car plate | TV |
| Website | www.botany.ocu.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.
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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