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

Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1330.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 105 metres and covers an area of 4.945 km². It has a population of about 805 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is about 90% Slovak and 10% Gipsy in ethnicity.

Culture

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

Economy

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The village has a food store, and a small doctors surgery.

The nearest railway station is 2 kilometres away at Hatalov.

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48°41′N 21°53′E / 48.683°N 21.883°E / 48.683; 21.883