Gáň

Gáň (Hungarian: Barakony) is a village and municipality in Galanta District of the Trnava Region of south-west Slovakia.

Gáň
Municipality
Church in Gáň
Gáň
Location of Gáň in the Trnava Region
Gáň
Gáň (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°14′N 17°43′E
CountrySlovakia
RegionTrnava
DistrictGalanta
First mentioned1113
Area
  Total6.174 km2 (2.384 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
  Total695
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
924 01 (pošta Galanta 1)
Area code(s)421-31
Car plateGA
Websitewww.obecgan.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113.

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 125 metres and covers an area of 6.174 km². It has a population of about 695 people.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1691-1921 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1701-1826 (parish B)

See also

Media related to Gáň at Wikimedia Commons


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