Hrachovište
Hrachovište (Hungarian: Borsós) is a village and municipality in Nové Mesto nad Váhom District in the Trenčín Region of western Slovakia.
Hrachovište | |
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Municipality | |
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| Coordinates: 48°43′N 17°44′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Trenčín |
| District | Nové Mesto nad Váhom |
| First mentioned | 1392 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.204 km2 (3.554 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 694 |
| • Density | 75/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 916 16 (pošta Krajné) |
| Area code(s) | 421-32 |
| Car plate | NM |
| Website | www.hrachoviste.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1392.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 229 metres and covers an area of 9.204 km². It has a population of about 694 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bratislava, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1661-1921 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1867-1952 (parish B)
External links
- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Hrachoviste
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