Hrčeľ

Hrčeľ (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɦr̩tʃɛʎ]; Hungarian: Gercsely) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

Location of Trebišov District in the Region

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 135 metres and covers an area of 9.9 km². It has a population of about 790 people.

Ethnicity

The village is about 85% Slovak and 15% Gypsy.

Facilities

The village has 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): 1755-1917 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1896 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1759-1910 (parish A)

See also



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