Parchovany

Location of Trebišov District in the Region

Parchovany (Hungarian: Parnó) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1320.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 115 metres and covers an area of 23.225 km². It has a population of about 1900 people.

Ethnicity

The village is about 89% Slovak and 11% Gypsy.

Facilities

The village has a public library, a gym and a football pitch. The village has its own birth registry office.

External links

Coordinates: 48°45′N 21°43′E / 48.750°N 21.717°E / 48.750; 21.717

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