Čaňa 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

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

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 municipality has also developed medical facilities including a pharmacy and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents and a gynaecologist. The municipality also has a 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)

See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

References

External links http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html Surnames of living people in Cana