Ražňany

Ražňany
Village
Country	Slovakia
Region	Prešov
District	Sabinov
First mentioned	1248
Area
• Total	11.48 km2 (4.43 sq mi)
Elevation	350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
• Total	1,546 (2,017)
Postal code	082 61
Area code	+421-51

Ražňany is a village and municipality in Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia, approximately 2 km southwest from the district town of Sabinov and 30 km from the border of Poland. The population of Ražňany is 1,546.

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1248 as part of the manor of Šariš Castle, and was formed through the combination of the settlements of Nyar and Ardo around 1427. Other names by year include: Nyarsardo 1466, Narssany 1773, Ňaršany 1920. The present name of Ražňany was established in 1948.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 350 metres and covers an area of 11.48 km². It has a population of about 1,546 people.

Attractions

Since 1863, the famous "Narshan" cherries have been grown in the village in extensive cherry orchards. In communal park occurs several hundred - year trees . Also flying field fall under village cadaster which is nowadays operated by Aeroclub Sabinov. In summer season Aeroclub Sabinov is regularly organizating aerial day. Public are being informed about fly – by and emergency technik which are also temptations like exhibition of air acrobations and jump off of parachutists.

People of consequence

Štefan Onderčo (19.8.1884 - 31.3.1937)

- rector, canoeist and politician

External links

• http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
• http://www.raznany.sk/
• http://www.aeroklub-sabinov.com/portal/