Borčany

Borčany (Hungarian: Borcsány) is a village and municipality in Bánovce nad Bebravou District in the Trenčín Region of north-western Slovakia.

Borčany
Municipality
Church of Saint Gallus
Borčany
Location of Borčany in the Trenčín Region
Borčany
Borčany (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°40′N 18°13′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictBánovce nad Bebravou
First mentioned1113
Area
  Total3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
  Total260
  Density84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Postal code
956 36 (pošta Rybany)
Area code(s)421-38
Car plateBN
Websitewww.borcany.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 195 metres and covers an area of 3.11 km². It has a population of about 260 people.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny

Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

See also

Media related to Borčany at Wikimedia Commons


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