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Beša, Michalovce District

Coordinates: 48°32′04″N 21°57′04″E / 48.53444°N 21.95111°E / 48.53444; 21.95111
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Michalovce District in the Kosice Region

Beša (Hungarian: Bés) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1260. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 107 metres and covers an area of 19.53 km2 (7.54 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]

Ethnicity

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The population is 96% Hungarian in ethnicity.

Economy

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The village has a food store.

Sports

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The village has a football pitch.

Transport

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The nearest railway station is located 6 kilometres away at Vojany.

Genealogical resources

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

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818-1898 (parish A)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1781-1876 (parish B)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
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48°32′04″N 21°57′04″E / 48.53444°N 21.95111°E / 48.53444; 21.95111