Egreš (Hungarian: Szécsegres) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Location of Trebišov District in the region

History edit

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1272 AD.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 153 metres and covers an area of 5.603 km². It has a population of about 438 people.

Ethnicity edit

The village is about 75% Slovak, 24% Roma in ethnicity, and 1% Czech and Ukrainian in ethnicity.

Facilities edit

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources edit

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1723-1896 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1756-1952 (parish B)

See also edit

External links edit

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