Hencovce
# Hencovce

Hencovce (Hungarian: Hencfalva, until 1899: Henczócz) is a village and municipality in Vranov nad Topľou District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1372.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 123 metres and covers an area of 6.369 km². It has a population of about 1261 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): 1687-1895 (parish B)
* Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1801-1899 (parish B)
* Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1805-1925 (parish B)
