Habura

Habura is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.

Habura
Municipality
Habura
Location of Habura in the Prešov Region
Habura
Location of Habura in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°20′N 21°52′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictMedzilaborce
First mentioned1543
Area
 • Total27.82 km2 (10.74 sq mi)
Elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Population
 • Total470
 • Density17/km2 (44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
067 52
Area code(s)+421-57
Car plateML
Websitewww.habura.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1543.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 387 metres, and it covers an area of 27.82 km2. It has a population of about 470 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): 1894-1896 (parish A)


  • Wooden Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-worker in Habura
  • Wooden Church of Saint Nicholas in Habura
  • Wooden Church of Saint Nicholas in Habura (seen from the west)
  • Wooden Church of Saint Nicholas in Habura (seen from the east)
  • Dedication plaque next to the Church of Saint Nicholas in Habura
  • First written record of Habura from 1543
  • Memorial to WWII victims from Habura
  • Memorial to the Slovak National Uprising in Habura
  • Cpt. Ľudovít Kukorelli memorial bust in Habura
  • A street in Habura
  • A view of Habura at noon (August 2016)
  • Small chapel, resting area and stopover of a local Slovak National Uprising educational trail
  • A statue of legendary early medieval prince Laborec on a hill near the village

See also


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