Ražňany | |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type2: | Region |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Prešov |
Subdivision Name3: | Sabinov |
Established Title: | First mentioned |
Established Date: | 1248 |
Area Total Km2: | 11.48 |
Elevation M: | 350 |
Postal Code: | 082 61 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Population Total: | 1,546 (2017) |
Area Code: | +421-51 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
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.
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. The present name of Ražňany was established in 1948.
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.
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 temptationslike exhibition of air acrobations and jump off of parachutists.
Štefan Onderčo (19.8.1884 - 31.3.1937)
- rector, canoeist and politician