Dobroslava

Dobroslava
Village and municipality
Wooden church in village
Wooden church in village
Dobroslava is located in Prešov Region
Dobroslava
Dobroslava
Location of Dobroslava in the Prešov Region
Dobroslava is located in Slovakia
Dobroslava
Dobroslava
Location of Dobroslava in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°22′N 21°37′E / 49.367°N 21.617°E / 49.367; 21.617
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSvidník
First mentioned1600
Government
 • MayorVladimír Vančišin (Independent)
Area
 • Total
5.577 km2 (2.153 sq mi)
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Population
 • Total
109
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
090 01
Area code421-54
Car plateSK

Dobroslava (Rusyn: Доброслава; Hungarian: Dobroszló, until 1899: Dobroszlava) is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1600. The village is primarily inhabited by Rusyns. There was heavy fighting in and around the village as part of the Battle of the Dukla Pass in October 1944.[1]

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 335 metres and covers an area of 5.577 km². It has a population of about 139 people.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia".

  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1860-1895 (parish B)

See also

References

  1. ^ Svidnik-Dobroslava Valley of Death


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