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Ražňany

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.

Key facts

Slovak place.name: Ražňany
Slovak place.settlement_type: Municipality
Slovak place.image_skyline: Raznany Slovakia 3.JPG
Slovak place.image_flag: Raznany-sabinov-flag.svg
Slovak place.subdivision_type1: Region
Slovak place.subdivision_type2: District
Slovak place.subdivision_name2: Sabinov District
Slovak place.pushpin_map: Slovakia Prešov Region#Slovakia
Slovak place.pushpin_relief: 1
Slovak place.pushpin_map_caption: Location of Ražňany in the Prešov Region##Location of Ražňany in Slovakia
Slovak place.established_title: First mentioned
Slovak place.established_date: 1248
Slovak place.elevation_m: 350
Slovak place.postal_code_type: Postal code
Slovak place.postal_code: 826 1
Slovak place.area_code: +421 51
Slovak place.registration_plate: SB

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History
Geography
Population
Ethnicity
Religion
Attractions
Notable people
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==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.