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Čaňa (Hungarian: Hernádcsány) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Čaňa | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 48°36′25″N 21°19′30″E / 48.60694°N 21.32500°E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Košice |
District | Košice-okolie |
First mentioned | 1164 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Michal Rečka |
Area | |
• Total | 11.555 km2 (4.461 sq mi) |
Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
Population (2018-12-31[1]) | |
• Total | 5,957 |
• Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 044 14 |
Area code | +421-55 |
Car plate | KS |
Website | www.obeccana.eu |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1164.
Geography
editThe village lies at an altitude of 177 metres and covers an area of 11.555 km². It has a population of about 6,000 people.
Ethnicity
editThe population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.
Government
editThe village has its own police force and fire brigade but the district and tax offices are located in Košice.
Economy and facilities
editThe village has also developed medical facilities including a Pharmacy and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents and a gynaecologist. The village also has a Slovakian bank and insurance branch, and a post office.
Culture
editThe village has a public library and a DVD rental store, and a number of food stores. Čaňa has its own cinema and the village is connected to satellite television.
Sport
editThe village has a football pitch, four tennis courts, hockey stadium, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.
The most popular sport is football and local team FK Čaňa.
Transport
editThe village has a railway station, however, it is not currently served by any passenger services.[2] Čaňa also has a garage and a facility for car parts.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1896 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 17911896 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1800-1895 (parish A)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Population and migration". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ "Čaňa". Zelpage. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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