Kalnište

Kalnište (Hungarian: Kálnás) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

Kalnište
Municipality
Kalnište
Location of Kalnište in the Prešov Region
Kalnište
Location of Kalnište in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°08′N 21°29′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSvidník
First mentioned1363
Area
  Total5.664 km2 (2.187 sq mi)
Elevation
210 m (690 ft)
Population
  Total555
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
087 01 (pošta Giraltovce)
Area code(s)+421-54
Car plateSK
Websitewww.kalniste.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1363.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 210 metres and covers an area of 5.664 km². It has a population of about 555 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): 1776-1897 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1839-1935 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1742-1897 (parish B)

See also


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