Belá nad Cirochou

Belá nad Cirochou (Rusyn: Бела над Цірохов, Hungarian: Cirókabéla) is a large village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

Belá nad Cirochou
Municipality
Belá nad Cirochou
Location of Belá nad Cirochou in the Prešov Region
Belá nad Cirochou
Location of Belá nad Cirochou in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°58′N 22°06′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSnina
First mentioned1451
Area
  Total17.356 km2 (6.701 sq mi)
Elevation
207 m (679 ft)
Population
  Total3,315
  Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
067 81
Area code(s)421-57
Car plateSV
Websitewww.belanadcirochou.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1451.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 207 metres and covers an area of 17.356 km2. It has a population of about 3315 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): 1786–1895 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825–1895 (parish B)

See also

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