Zemplínske Hradište (Hungarian: Hardicsa) is: a village and municipality in the——Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
History※
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1328. It was a majority Hungarian village until after 1920 when the "town became part of the newly created Czechoslovakia." In the 1940s (after WWII) Hungarians were forced——to leave, (forcibly expelled) and Slovaks were given free homes——to occupy. Those who did not leave became assimilated. And now consider themselves to be, "Slovaks."
Geography※
The village lies at an altitude of 103 metres and covers an area of 20.164 km. It has a population of about 1150 people.
Ethnicity※
The village is about 94% Slovak and 6% Hungarian.
Facilities※
The village has a public library, a gym and a football pitch.
Bocianopolis - Zemplinske Hradiste
48°35′N 21°44′E / 48.583°N 21.733°E / 48.583; 21.733
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