Herľany
Herľany (German: Herlein) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Herľany | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Geyser in Herľany | |
  Herľany Location of Herľany in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°47′N 21°29′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice |
| District | Košice-okolie |
| First mentioned | 1487 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.91 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 287 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 044 46 |
| Area code(s) | +421-55 |
| Car plate | KS |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1487.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 365 metres and covers an area of 9.914 km². It has a population of about 290 people.
Sights
The village is known for the only (cold water) geyser in Slovakia. It erupts periodically (24–32 hours) and erupts water to the 10–15 m height since 1872. Eruption lasts around 25 minutes.
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): 1755-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1912 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1895 (parish B)
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