Bánovce nad Ondavou is a village and municipality in the Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Zemplén County within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 122 metres and covers an area of 12.23 km2 (2020-06-30/-07-01).

Ethnicity

The population is 96% Slovak in ethnicity.

Population

It has a population of 715 people (2020-12-31).

Government

The village relies on the tax and district offices, and fire brigade at Michalovce and relies on the police force and birth registry at Trhovište.

Economy

The village has a post office, and a food store.

Sports

The village has a football pitch.

Transport

The village has a railway station.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Prešov.

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