Hatalov
# Hatalov

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

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1278.

## Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 8.63 $km^2$ (3.33 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).

## Ethnicity

The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

## Government

The village relies on the tax and district offices, and fire brigade at Michalovce and the police force at Trhovište.

## Culture

The village has a public library and a post office, a guesthouse and a food store.

## Sports

The village has a football pitch.

## Transport

The village has a railway station.

## 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): 1789-1906 (parish B)
* Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1756-1904 (parish B)
