Kapušianske Kľačany



Kapušianske Kľačany (Nyarádkelecsény) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia. It was created in 1943 by merging the villages Kľačiany, Močiar and Ňarád, all first recorded in 1315. The current name Kapušianske Kľačany originated in 1948.

Etymology
Slovak Kľačane, see Kľačany for the details. The theory is supported also by the local name Močiar ("swamp).

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1315. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 106 m and covers an area of 20.27 km2 (2020-06-30/-07-01).

Population
It has a population of 959 people (2020-12-31).

Ethnicity
The population is 75% Magyar, 18% Romani and 7% Slovak in ethnicity.

Government
The village relies on the services of Veľké Kapušany

Culture
The village has a public library and a food store.

Sports
The village has a football pitch.

Transport
The nearest railway station is 4 km away at Veľké Kapušany.

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): 1831 – 1911 (parish B)
 * Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1813 – 1875 (parish B)
 * Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1762 – 1852 (parish A)