title: Hrčeľ
text: # Hrčeľ
  
  Hrčeľ (Slovak pronunciation:; Hungarian: Gercsely) 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 1332.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The village lies at an altitude of 135 metres and covers an area of 9.9 km². It has a population of about 790 people.
  
  ## Ethnicity
  
  The village is about 85% Slovak and 15% Gypsy.
  
  ## Facilities
  
  The village has a public library and a football pitch.
  
  ## 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): 1755-1917 (parish B)
  * Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1896 (parish B)
  * Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1759-1910 (parish A)
  