Bušovce
| Bušovce | |
| Municipality | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Kežmarok |
| Elevation | 713 m (2,339 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°13′00″N 20°29′00″E / 49.21667°N 20.48333°ECoordinates: 49°13′00″N 20°29′00″E / 49.21667°N 20.48333°E |
| Area | 9.031277 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Population | 313 (2010) |
| Density | 35/km2 (91/sq mi) |
| First mentioned | 1345 |
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 059 93 |
| Area code | 052 |
   Location in Slovakia | |
  Location in the Prešov Region | |
| Statistics: | |
| Website: http://busovce.e-obce.sk | |
Bušovce is a village and municipality in Kežmarok District in the Prešov Region of northern central Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 713 metres and covers an area of 6.653 km². It has a population of about 225 people.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1286. Its first name had been Stragar, later it had been known under the name Buschendorf.
Economy and infrastructure
Most important sighseeings are evangelical neo gothic and Roman Catholic gothic churches and a baroque manor house.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1673-1899 (parish A)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1822-1925 (parish B)
See also
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