Drienov



Drienov (Somos) is a village and municipality in the Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

History
The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1284.

Geography
The municipality lies at an elevation of 226 m and covers an area of about 20.26 km2 (2020-06-30/-07-01).

Population
It has a population of about 2,254 people (2020-12-31).

Notable people

 * Jolana Kirczová (* 1909 – † 1936) – art ceramic works
 * Albín Korem (* 1941 – † 2006) – writer

Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Presov, Slovakia"
 * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1743–1895 (parish A)
 * Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773–1895 (parish B)
 * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787–1895 (parish B)