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Kapušany (Hungarian: Kapi) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History edit
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.
Geography edit
The municipality lies at an altitude of 280 metres and covers an area of 11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]
Population edit
It has a population of about 2,264 people (2020-12-31).[2]
Popular Image edit
It is well known internationally through the popular polka tune, "Ja parobok z Kapušan" ("I am a bachelor from Kapusany").
Genealogical resources edit
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1864–1895 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818–1895 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1862–1895 (parish B)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 5 July 2021.
External links edit
- Media related to Kapušany at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Kapusany
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