Trhovište (Hungarian: Vásárhely) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1220 as Vasarhel.

Geography edit

The village lies at an elevation of 130 metres (425 ft) and covers an area of 12.562 km2 (4.850 mi2). The municipality has a population of about 1825 people.

Government edit

The village has its own birth registry and police force.

Economy edit

The village has a petrol station and an insurance company.

Culture edit

The village has a public library, gymnasium, and a football pitch.

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External links edit

48°42′N 21°49′E / 48.700°N 21.817°E / 48.700; 21.817