Brežany
For the similarly named village without the caron ž, see Brezany.
| Brežany | |
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| Country | Slovakia |
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| Region | Prešov |
| District | Prešov |
| Elevation | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Coordinates | 48°58′45″N 21°06′30″E / 48.97917°N 21.10833°ECoordinates: 48°58′45″N 21°06′30″E / 48.97917°N 21.10833°E |
| Population | 149 (2004-12-31) |
| Postal code | 082 41 |
| Car plate | PO |
   Location of Brežany in Slovakia
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  Location of Brežany in the Prešov Region
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| Wikimedia Commons: Brežany | |
| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Brežany (Hungarian: Sárosbuják) is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1329.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 390 metres and covers an area of 3.306 km². It has a population of about 150 people.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1798-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1898 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1753-1895 (parish B)
