Kapušany () is a village and municipality in Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

History In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1248.

Geography

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

Popular Image It is well known internationally through the popular polka tune, "Ja parobok z Kapušan" ("I am a bachelor from Kapusany").

Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia" Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1864–1895 (parish A) Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818–1895 (parish B) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1862–1895 (parish B)

See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

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Surnames of living people in Kapusany