Jarabina
# Jarabina

Jarabina, also known as Orjabyna (Rusyn: Орябина; Hungarian: Berkenyéd) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.

U.S. Marine Michael Strank, Flag Raiser at Iwo Jima, was born here.

## History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1329.

## Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 587 metres and covers an area of 22.896 $km^2.$ It has a population of about 844 people.

## Genealogical resources

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

* Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1852-1927 (parish B)
* Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1789-1929 (parish A)
