Hencovce

Hencovce (Hungarian: Hencfalva, until 1899: Henczócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

Hencovce
Municipality
Hencovce is located in Prešov Region
Hencovce
Hencovce
Location of Hencovce in the Prešov Region
Hencovce is located in Slovakia
Hencovce
Hencovce
Location of Hencovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°53′N 21°44′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictVranov nad Topľou
First mentioned1372
Area
 • Total5.71[1] km2 (2.20[1] sq mi)
Elevation
122[2] m (400[2] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total1,305[3]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
093 02[2]
Area code+421 57[2]
Car plateVT
Websitewww.hencovce.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1372.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 123 metres and covers an area of 6.369 km². It has a population of about 1261 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1687-1895 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1801-1899 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1805-1925 (parish B)

See also

References
  1. "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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