Drnava

Drnava (Dernő, Dernau) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1364. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Drnava was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.

Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 382 metres and covers an area of 26.906 km2. It has a population of about 675 people.

Ethnicity
The population is about 72% Magyar and 28% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture
The village has a small public library, a gymnasium, a football pitch and a food store.

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): 1732-1905 (parish B)