Brusnica, Slovakia
Brusnica is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°09′N 21°42′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Stropkov |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.283 km2 (5.515 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 415 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 090 31 (pošta Kolbovce) |
| Area code(s) | +421-54 |
| Car plate | SK |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 199 metres and covers an area of 14.283 km². It has a population of about 415 people. The village has a significant Rusyn minority (32%) and smaller Romani minority (2%), along with the majority of Slovaks (65%).
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): 1700-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1831-1946 (parish A)
External links
Media related to Brusnica, Stropkov District at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20071217080336/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Brusnica
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