Brehov

Brehov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbɾɛɦɔʊ̯]; Hungarian: Imreg) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Location of Trebišov District in the region.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1309. A convent of Franciscans friars was founded in 1752.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 130 metres and covers an area of 7.901 km². It has a population of about 640 people.

Ethnicity

The village is approximately 45% Hungarian and 55% Slovak.

Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1752-1902 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1772-1895 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1816-1895 (parish B)

See also


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