Kačanov (Hungarian: Kácsánd) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1304.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 100 metres and covers an area of 5.78 km2 (2.23 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Population

It has a population of 500 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Ethnicity

The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

The village has a small public library and a food store.

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): 1788-1897 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1922 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1761-1896 (parish B)

See also

References

  1. "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-07-05.

48°36′N 21°51′E / 48.600°N 21.850°E / 48.600; 21.850


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