Drienov (Hungarian: Somos) is a village and municipality in the Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History edit
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1284.
Geography edit
The municipality lies at an elevation of 226 metres (741 ft) and covers an area of about 20.26 km2 (7.82 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]
Population edit
It has a population of about 2,254 people (2020-12-31).[2]
Notable people edit
- Jolana Kirczová (* 1909 – † 1936) – art ceramic works
- Albín Korem (* 1941 – † 2006) – writer
Genealogical resources edit
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1743–1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773–1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787–1895 (parish B)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
External links edit
Media related to Drienov at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Drienov
48°52′N 21°16′E / 48.867°N 21.267°E
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