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Hažín

Coordinates: 48°45′03″N 22°01′10″E / 48.7508°N 22.0194°E / 48.7508; 22.0194
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Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Hažín (Hungarian: Gezsény) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1336. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary.


Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 120 metres and covers an area of 16.31 km2 (6.30 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Population

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It has a population of 479 people (2020-12-31).[2]

Ethnicity

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The population is about 100% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

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The village has a small public library and food stores. It also has a car repair shop.

Sports

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The village has a football pitch, fitness, tennis court and children's playground.

Transport

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The nearest railway station is 12 kilometres away at Michalovce.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1824-1912 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1806-1913 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1747-1940 (parish B)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
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48°45′03″N 22°01′10″E / 48.7508°N 22.0194°E / 48.7508; 22.0194