Kožany

Kožany
Village
Wooden church in village
Country Slovakia
Region Presov
District Bardejov
Elevation 244 m (801 ft)
Coordinates 49°12′57″N 21°29′23″E / 49.21583°N 21.48972°E / 49.21583; 21.48972Coordinates: 49°12′57″N 21°29′23″E / 49.21583°N 21.48972°E / 49.21583; 21.48972
Area 5.201 km2 (2.008 sq mi)
Population 140
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 086 12
Area code +421 (0)54
Car plate BJ
Location of Kožany in the Prešov Region
Kožany (Slovakia)
Wikimedia Commons: Kožany

Kožany is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1427.

This village is well known by the wooden church, which was built in the past and now it is attraction for the tourists and belongs to the collection of the wooden churches located in the eastern part of Slovakia.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 244 metres and covers an area of 5.201 km². It has a population of about 140 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1817-1939 (parish B)

See also


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