Kalinov, Medzilaborce District
Kalinov is a village and municipality in the Medzilaborce District in the Prešov Region of far north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°19′N 21°56′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Medzilaborce |
| First mentioned | 1596 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.784 km2 (5.322 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 068 01 (pošta Medzilaborce) |
| Area code(s) | +421-57 |
| Car plate | ML |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1596 and 1604.
In the autumn of 1944, Kalinov was the first municipality in former Czechoslovakia liberated by the Allies.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 453 metres and covers an area of 13.784 km². It has a population of about 300 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): 1786-1898 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1794-1895 (parish B)
Gallery
Entering the village of Kalinov
Entering the village of Kalinov (WWII liberation memorial with displayed artillery piece)
Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century)
Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century)
Greek Catholic church of the Sleep of Our Lady in Kalinov (est. first half of the 18th century) and village cemetery
Funeral home in Kalinov
Main street in Kalinov
Municipal office in Kalinov
WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
Commemorative plaque of WWII liberation memorial in Kalinov
Red Army soldiers memorial in Kalinov
T-34 medium tank on display at WWII memorial park in Kalinov
Artillery piece on display at WWII memorial park in Kalinov
External links
Media related to Kalinov at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Kalinov
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