Kožany

Kožany is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

Kožany
Village
Wooden church in village
Kožany
Location of Kožany in the Prešov Region
Kožany
Kožany (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 49°12′57″N 21°29′23″E
CountrySlovakia
RegionPresov
DistrictBardejov
Area
  Total5.201 km2 (2.008 sq mi)
Elevation
244 m (801 ft)
Population
  Total140
  Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
086 12
Area code(s)+421 (0)54
Car plateBJ

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1427.

This village is well known by the wooden church, which was built in the past and now it is attraction for the tourists and belongs to the collection of the wooden churches located in the eastern part of Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 244 metres and covers an area of 5.201 km². It has a population of about 140 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1817-1939 (parish B)
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