Breznička, Stropkov District

Location of Stropkov District in the Prešov Region

Breznička is a village and municipality in Stropkov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1430.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 220 metres and covers an area of 5.838 km². It has a population of about 130 people.

Ethnicity

According to the 2001 Census, 96.3% were Slovak and 3.7% Rusyn.

Religion

According to the 2001 Census, 93.3% were Greek Catholic, 4.5% Orthodox and 2.2% Roman Catholic.

Genealogical resources

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

See also

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links

• http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
• Surnames of living people in Breznicka

Municipalities of Stropkov District Stropkov Baňa Breznica Breznička Brusnica Bukovce Bystrá Bžany Duplín Gribov Havaj Chotča Jakušovce Kolbovce Korunková Kožuchovce Krišlovce Kručov Krušinec Lomné Makovce Malá Poľana Miková Miňovce Mrázovce Nižná Olšava Oľšavka Potoky Potôčky Soľník Staškovce Šandal Tisinec Tokajík Turany nad Ondavou Varechovce Veľkrop Vislava Vladiča Vojtovce Výškovce Vyšná Olšava Vyšný Hrabovec

Coordinates: 49°13′26″N 21°41′59″E / 49.2239°N 21.6997°E / 49.2239; 21.6997