Giraltovce
| Giraltovce | |
| Town | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| 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
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| Website: www.giraltovce.sk | |
| Source:[1] | |
Giraltovce (Hungarian: Girált, Rusyn: Ґіралтівцї) is a town lying the in Prešov Region, 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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