Ardovo
Ardovo
Pelsőcardó | |
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Ardovo Location of Ardovo in the Košice Region Ardovo Location of Ardovo in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°32′N 20°25′E / 48.53°N 20.42°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1293 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel Fábián (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.20 km2 (4.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 144 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 495 5[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Ardovo (Hungarian: Pelsőcardó) a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Ardovo was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 268 metres (879 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.20 km2 (4.32 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 174 | 180 | 169 | 144 |
| Difference | +3.44% | −6.11% | −14.79% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 147 | 144 |
| Difference | −2.04% |
It has a population of 144 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 88 | 55.69% |
| Hungarian | 86 | 54.43% |
| Not found out | 4 | 2.53% |
| Total | 158 |
In year 2021 was 158 people by ethnicity 88 as Slovak, 86 as Hungarian, 4 as Not found out, 1 as Romani and 1 as Russian.
Note on population: The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because they have permanent residence there (they lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| None | 79 | 50% |
| Evangelical Church | 33 | 20.89% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 22 | 13.92% |
| Calvinist Church | 20 | 12.66% |
| Not found out | 3 | 1.9% |
| Total | 158 |
In year 2021 was 158 people by religion 79 from None, 33 from Evangelical Church, 22 from Roman Catholic Church, 20 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Not found out and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Ethnicity
The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.
Culture
The village has a small public library, a post office, a football pitch and a food store.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Košice (Slovak: Štátny archív v Košiciach).
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1895
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1701-1852 (parish: B), 1852-1895 (parish: C)
- Census records 1869 of Ardovo are not available at the state archive.
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.