Janovce, Bardejov District

Janovce (German: Johannsdorf, meaning John's village) is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.

Janovce
Village
Janovce
Location of Janovce in the Prešov Region
Janovce
Location of Janovce in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°11′25″N 21°18′16″E
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictBardejov
First mentioned1261
Area
  Total5.551 km2 (2.143 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
  Total415
  Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
086 41 (pošta Raslavice)
Area code(s)+421 (0)54
Car plateBJ
Websitejanovcebj.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1261.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 370 metres and covers an area of 5.551 km². It has a population of about 415 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): 1755-1895 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1800-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1747-1895 (parish B)

See also


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