Bžany, Stropkov District
Bžany is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°06′N 21°39′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stropkov |
| First mentioned | 1410 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.064 km2 (6.588 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 090 33 (pošta Turany nad Ondavou) |
| Area code(s) | +421-54 |
| Car plate | SK |
| Website | bzany |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1410.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 170 metres and covers an area of 17.064 km². It has a population of about 172 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1802-1895 (parish B)
External links
Media related to Bžany, Stropkov District at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Bzany
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