Hrčeľ (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈɦr̩tʂeʎ]; 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

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

Geography

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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

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

Facilities

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The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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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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48°32′N 21°42′E / 48.533°N 21.700°E / 48.533; 21.700