Chminianska Nová Ves
Chminianska Nová Ves (Rusyn: Хімняньска Нова Вес, Hungarian: Szinyeújfalu) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
Chminianska Nová Ves | |
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Village | |
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  Chminianska Nová Ves Location of Chminianska Nová Ves in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°00′N 21°05′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Prešov |
| First mentioned | 1248 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.576 km2 (4.083 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,224 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 082 33 |
| Car plate | PO |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 360 metres and covers an area of 10.576 km². It has a population of about 1225 people.
Notable citizens
- Pál Szinyei Merse - one of the most well-known Hungarian impressionist painters
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1814-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1898 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1753-1895 (parish B)
External links
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