Giraltovce
Giraltovce | |
Town | |
Country | Slovakia |
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Region | Prešov Region |
District | Svidník District |
River | Topľa |
Elevation | 210 m (689 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°06′42″N 21°31′06″E / 49.11167°N 21.51833°ECoordinates: 49°06′42″N 21°31′06″E / 49.11167°N 21.51833°E |
Area | 11.037 km2 (4.261 sq mi) |
Population | 4,182 (31 December 2005) |
Density | 379/km2 (982/sq mi) |
First mentioned | 1383 |
Timezone | CET (UTC+1) |
- summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 087 01 |
Phone prefix | 421-54 |
Car plate | SK |
![]() ![]() ![]() Location of Giraltovce within Slovakia | |
Website: www.giraltovce.sk | |
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Giraltovce (Hungarian: Girált, Rusyn: Ґіралтівцї) is a town in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
The town was first mentioned in 1383 as Giralth.
Notable citizens
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Giraltovce is twinned with:
See also
References
- ↑ Mestská a obecná štatistika SR Archived August 29, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
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): 1840-1902 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1862-1933 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1828-1898 (parish A)
External links
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