Borša

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Location of Trebišov District in the region.
Location of Trebišov District in the region.

Borša (Hungarian: Borsi) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1221. Francis II Rákóczi was born on March 27, 1676 here.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 102 metres and covers an area of 9.54 km². It has a population of about 1250 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The village is about 50% Slovak and 50% Magyar.

[edit] Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

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Coordinates: 48°23′45″N, 21°42′49″E