Hervartov
Hervartov | |
Village | |
Wooden church in Hervartov | |
Country | Slovakia |
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Region | Prešov |
District | Bardejov |
Elevation | 450 m (1,476 ft) |
Coordinates | 49°15′N 21°12′E / 49.250°N 21.200°ECoordinates: 49°15′N 21°12′E / 49.250°N 21.200°E |
Area | 9.87 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Population | 507 (2004-12-31) |
Density | 51 / km2 (132 / sq mi) |
First mentioned | 1406 |
Postal code | 086 22 |
Area code | +421-45 |
Car plate | BJ |
Location of Hervartov in Slovakia
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Location of Hervartov in the Prešov Region
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Statistics: MOŠ/MIS | |
Hervartov is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1406. The wooden church in the village was built around 1500 and is a Roman Catholic wooden church. It has beautiful frescoes inside.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 450 metres and covers an area of 9.872 km2 (3.81 sq mi). It has a population of about 503 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): 1749-1897 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1819-1938 (parish B)