Hrčeľ

Hrčeľ
Gercsely
Hrčeľ
Location of Hrčeľ in the Košice Region
Hrčeľ
Location of Hrčeľ in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°32′N 21°42′E / 48.53°N 21.70°E / 48.53; 21.70
Country Slovakia
Region Košice Region
DistrictTrebišov District
First mentioned1332
Area
 • Total
9.99 km2 (3.86 sq mi)
Elevation133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
1,130
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
761 5[2]
Area code+421 56[2]
Car plateTV
Websitewww.obechrcel.sk

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

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

References

  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.