Hrčeľ
# Hrčeľ

Hrčeľ (Slovak pronunciation:; Hungarian: Gercsely) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.

## Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 135 metres and covers an area of 9.9 km². It has a population of about 790 people.

## Ethnicity

The village is about 85% Slovak and 15% Gypsy.

## Facilities

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

## Genealogical resources

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

* Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1917 (parish B)
* Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1896 (parish B)
* Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1759-1910 (parish A)
