Čaňa
# Čaňa

Čaňa (Hungarian: Hernádcsány) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1164.

## Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 177 metres and covers an area of 11.555 km². It has a population of about 6,000 people.

## Ethnicity

The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

## Government

The village has its own police force and fire brigade but the district and tax offices are located in Košice.

## Economy and facilities

The village has also developed medical facilities including a Pharmacy and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents and a gynaecologist. The village also has a Slovakian bank and insurance branch, and a post office.

## Culture

The village has a public library and a DVD rental store, and a number of food stores. Čaňa has its own cinema and the village is connected to satellite television.

## Sport

The village has a football pitch, four tennis courts, hockey stadium, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.

The most popular sport is football and local team FK Čaňa.

## Transport

The village has a railway station, however, it is not currently served by any passenger services. Čaňa also has a garage and a facility for car parts.

## 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): 1787-1896 (parish B)
* Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 17911896 (parish B)
* Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1800-1895 (parish A)
