Čaňa

Location of Čaňa within Slovakia

Čaňa (Hungarian: Hernádcsány) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1164.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 172 metres and covers an area of 11.555 km². It has a population of about 5000 people.

Ethnicity

The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

Government

The village has its own police force and fire brigade but the district and tax offices are located in Košice.

Economy and facilities

The 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

The 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

The village has a football pitch,four tennis courts, hockey stadium, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.

Transport

The village has a railway station, however, it is not currently served by any passenger services.[1] Čaňa also has a garage and a facility for car parts.

Genealogical resources

The 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

References

  1. ↑ "Čaňa". Zelpage. Retrieved 14 November 2017.

Coordinates: 48°36′N 21°20′E / 48.600°N 21.333°E / 48.600; 21.333


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