title: Jarabina
text: # 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)
  