Location: Slovak Republic. Háj is situated near Zádiel valley in Slovak carst.
GPS position: 48°37'N 20°51' E.
Number of inhabitants: 285 (31.12.2004)
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1409.
The first mention about Háj is from 1357 and 1409. In last decades
of 18th century was property of family Keglevich.
In the year 1715, there were 14 lieges families.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 508 metres (1,667 ft) and covers an area of 21.358 km (8.246 sq mi). It has a population of about 280 people.
Monuments
Guardian Angel in HájHáj Waterfalls
Guardian Angel - Angel from movie: Behind Enemy Lines
Háj's waterfalls
Major's house with boardinghouse
Roman & Evangelich church
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): 1711-1899 (parish B)
Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1788-1902 (parish B)
