Kolbasov


Kolbasov is a village and municipality in Snina District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

Etymology

Klobásov—"a place where sausages are made". The village was famous for its slaughterhouse. Alternativelly, something curved. Kolbasa, Kolbazo 1548, Kolbaso 1773, Kolbásow 1808; in Hungarian also Kolbaszó until 1899, after renamed to Végaszó.

History

Several Jews were murdered here by Ukrainian Insurgent Army on 8 December 1945, the last night of Chanuka.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 312 metres and covers an area of 15.965 km². It has a population of about 110 people.