Dohňany

Dohňany (Hungarian: Donány) is a village and municipality in Púchov District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Dohňany
Municipality
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Dohňany is located in Trenčín Region
Dohňany
Dohňany
Location of Dohňany in the Trenčín Region
Dohňany is located in Slovakia
Dohňany
Dohňany
Location of Dohňany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°09′N 18°18′E
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPúchov
First mentioned1471
Area
  Total28.752 km2 (11.101 sq mi)
Elevation
289 m (948 ft)
Population
  Total1,753
  Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
020 51
Area code+421-42
Car platePU
Websitewww.dohnany.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1471.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 289 metres and covers an area of 28.752 km². It has a population of about 1753 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1865-1897 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1909 (parish B)

See also

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