Kobylnice (Svidník District)

Kobylnice (Rusyn: Кобылницї, Hungarian: Kabalás) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

Kobylnice
Municipality
Kobylnice
Location of Kobylnice in the Prešov Region
Kobylnice
Location of Kobylnice in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°06′N 21°33′E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSvidník
First mentioned1363
Area
  Total10.425 km2 (4.025 sq mi)
Elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
  Total104
  Density10.0/km2 (26/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
087 01 (pošta Giraltovce)
Area code(s)+421-54
Car plateSK

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1363.

Kobylnice – the (somewhat disputed) birthplace of Saint Alexis Toth (1854–1909).

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 230 metres and covers an area of 10.425 km². It has a population of about 104 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): 1862–1933 (parish A)

See also


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