Hnilčík (Hungarian: Szepespatak) is a village and municipality in the Spišská Nová Ves District in the Košice Region of central-eastern Slovakia.

Location of Spisska District in the Košice Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1315.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 608 metres and covers an area of 23.23 km2. In 2011 Hnilčík had a population of 543 inhabbittants.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1780-1897 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1896 (parish B)

See also

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48°53′N 20°34′E / 48.883°N 20.567°E / 48.883; 20.567