Herľany
| Herľany | |
| Village | |
 Geyser in Herľany | |
| Country | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Region | Košice |
| District | Košice-okolie |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Coordinates | 48°47′N 21°29′E / 48.783°N 21.483°ECoordinates: 48°47′N 21°29′E / 48.783°N 21.483°E |
| Area | 9.91 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Population | 287 (2004-12-31) |
| First mentioned | 1487 |
| Postal code | 044 46 |
| Area code | +421-55 |
| Car plate | KS |
   Location of Herľany in Slovakia
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  Location of Herľany in the Košice Region
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| Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Herľany (German: Herlein) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1487.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 365 metres and covers an area of 9.914 km². It has a population of about 290 people.
Sights
The village is known for the only (cold water) geyser in Slovakia. It erupts periodically (24–32 hours) and erupts water to the 10–15 m height since 1872. Eruption lasts around 25 minutes.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1895 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1912 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1895 (parish B)
