Gerlachov, Bardejov District
Gerlachov is a village and municipality in Bardejov District in the Prešov Region of north-east Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°19′15″N 21°06′37″E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Bardejov |
| First mentioned | 1326 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.864 km2 (3.422 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,020 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 086 04 (pošta Kružlov) |
| Area code(s) | +421 (0)54 |
| Car plate | BJ |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1326.
The name is derived from the Germanic name Gerlach with Slavic suffix -ov.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 360 metres and covers an area of 8.864 km². It has a population of about 1020 people, 48.5% of whom are Greek Catholic and 42.7% are Eastern Orthodox.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1792-1899 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1769-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1710-1895 (parish B)
External links
Media related to Gerlachov, Bardejov District at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080111223415/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Gerlachov
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