The municipality lies at an altitude of 459 metres (1,506 ft) and occupies an area of 15.962 square kilometres (6.163 sq mi). It has a population of about 1,620 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): 1772–1895 (parish A)
Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1834–1895 (parish B)