Drienčany

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Coordinates: 48°28′N 20°04′E / 48.467°N 20.067°E / 48.467; 20.067
Drienčany
Village
Country Slovakia
Region Banská Bystrica
District Rimavská Sobota
Elevation 229 m (751 ft)
Coordinates 48°28′N 20°04′E / 48.467°N 20.067°E / 48.467; 20.067
Area 11.002552 km2 (4.25 sq mi)
Population 248 (2011)
Density 23 / km2 (60 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1291
Postal code 980 23
Area code +421-47
Car plate RS
Location of Drienčany in Slovakia
Location of Drienčany in the Banská Bystrica Region
Statistics: MOŠ/MIS
Website: www.driencany.sk

Drienčany (Hungarian: Derencsény) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

History

In historical records from the Kingdom of Hungary, the village was first mentioned in 1291 (Drenchen) when it was owned by the gens Balog. Later the Hungarian Derencsényi family obtained the lordship. The castle had been built here and it until the end of 17th century. In the 15th century the castle was conquered by the Hussite John Jiskra. In 16th century Drienčany had been devastated, village became populated in the beginning of 18th century. Inhabitants had been engaged in agriculture, basketry, wax production and livestock breeding.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1829-1887 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1698-1895 (parish A)

See also

External links

Municipalities of Rimavská Sobota District
Slovakia


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