Fijaš

For the family name, see Fijas (surname).
Fijaš
Municipality
Fijaš is located in Prešov Region
Fijaš
Fijaš
Location of Fijaš in the Prešov Region
Fijaš is located in Slovakia
Fijaš
Fijaš
Location of Fijaš in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°08′N 21°35′E / 49.133°N 21.583°E / 49.133; 21.583
Country Slovakia
RegionPrešov
DistrictSvidník
First mentioned1414
Government
 • MayorKristína Fečkaninová (HLAS-SD)
Area
 • Total
4.402 km2 (1.700 sq mi)
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 • Total
150
 • Density34/km2 (88/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
087 01 (pošta Giraltovce)
Area code421-54
Car plateSK
Websitewww.fijas.dcom.sk

Fijaš (Hungarian: Fias; Rusyn: Фіяш) is a village and municipality in the Svidník District, in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1414.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 240 metres in the Ondavská Highlands, and covers an area of 4.402 km². It has a population of about 150 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): 1775-1895 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1860-1901 (parish B)

See also

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