Červeník

Červeník is a village and municipality in Hlohovec District in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia.

Červeník
Municipality
Church in Červeník
Červeník
Location of Červeník in the Trnava Region
Červeník
Červeník (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°27′N 17°45′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrnava
DistrictHlohovec
First mentioned1113
Area
  Total9.939 km2 (3.837 sq mi)
Elevation
147 m (482 ft)
Population
  Total1,560
  Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Postal code
920 42
Area code(s)+421-33
Car plateHC
Websitewww.cervenik.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. The first known name of the village was "Bin", it was changed to "Wereswar" in 1394, in 1661 to "Veresvar", and in 1911 it was Vorosvar (which means "Red Castle" in Hungarian). In 1920 Vorosvar was changed to the "Slovak-like" name Veresvar nad Vahom (Verešvár nad Váhom) and finally, in 1948 to Červeník.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 147 metres and covers an area of 9.939 km². It has a population of about 1560 people (30.04.2008).

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1666-1911 (parish B)

See also


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