Kolbasov

Location of Snina District in the Prešov Region.

Kolbasov is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1492.

Several Jews were murdered here on 8 December 1945, the last night of Chanuka.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 312 metres and covers an area of 15.965 km². It has a population of about 110 people.

References

Coordinates: 49°01′N 22°23′E / 49.017°N 22.383°E / 49.017; 22.383

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