Drnava

Coordinates: 48°39′N 20°40′E / 48.650°N 20.667°E / 48.650; 20.667
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Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

Drnava (Hungarian: Dernő) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1364.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 382 metres and covers an area of 26.906 km2. It has a population of about 675 people.

Ethnicity[edit]

The population is about 72% Magyar and 28% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture[edit]

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

Genealogical resources[edit]

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1732-1905 (parish B)

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External links[edit]

48°39′N 20°40′E / 48.650°N 20.667°E / 48.650; 20.667