Kojšov
Kojšov
Kojsó | |
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Kojšov Location of Kojšov in the Košice Region Kojšov Location of Kojšov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 21°00′E / 48.82°N 21.00°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Gelnica District |
| First mentioned | 1368 |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.80 km2 (12.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 463 m (1,519 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 690 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 555 2[3] |
| Area code | +421 53[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | GL |
| Website | www |
Kojšov (Hungarian: Kojsó) is a village and municipality in the Gelnica District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.[4] In 2011 had total municipality a population of 736 inhabitants.[5] Near Kojšov are located natural sightseeings Kojšovská Hoľa /hill/ and Folkmarská Skala /stone sculpture/, as well as Lukáčova Jaskyňa/cave/. The village and the surroundings has many holiday homes where people from Košice go at the weekends and relax.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 463 metres (1,519 ft)[3] and covers an area of 31.80 km2 (12.28 sq mi) (2024).[6]
Kojšov is located west from Košice in a hilly area; total height above sea level varies from 425 to 614 meters.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 789 | 749 | 713 | 690 |
| Difference | −5.06% | −4.80% | −3.22% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 698 | 690 |
| Difference | −1.14% |
It has a population of 690 people (31 December 2024).[8]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 679 | 97.41% |
| Rusyn | 16 | 2.29% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.29% |
| Romani | 8 | 1.14% |
| Total | 697 |
In year 2021 was 697 people by ethnicity 679 as Slovak, 16 as Rusyn, 9 as Not found out, 8 as Romani, 4 as Czech, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Ukrainian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 444 | 63.7% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 151 | 21.66% |
| None | 53 | 7.6% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 31 | 4.45% |
| Not found out | 10 | 1.43% |
| Total | 697 |
In year 2021 was 697 people by religion 444 from Greek Catholic Church, 151 from Roman Catholic Church, 53 from None, 31 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 10 from Not found out, 5 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
History
The main occupation of the locals was the forest industry and sawmills.
Notable persons
- Juraj Jakubisko, film director
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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Kojšov - Okres Gelnica - E-OBCE.sk". Archived from the original on 2016-04-10. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.
Further reading
- Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1716–1950 (parish AB)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727–1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783–1896 (parish B)
External links
- http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/kojsov/kojsov.html Archived 2016-04-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Official homepage
- Surnames of living people in Kojsov