Kokava nad Rimavicou
Kokava nad Rimavicou
Rimakokova | |
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Kokava nad Rimavicou Location of Kokava nad Rimavicou in the Banská Bystrica Region Kokava nad Rimavicou Location of Kokava nad Rimavicou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°34′N 19°50′E / 48.57°N 19.83°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Banská Bystrica Region |
| District | Poltár District |
| First mentioned | 1481 |
| Area | |
• Total | 66.27 km2 (25.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 329 m (1,079 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,703 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 985 05[3] |
| Area code | +421 47[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | PT |
| Website | www |
Kokava nad Rimavicou (Hungarian: Rimakokova) is a village and municipality in the Poltár District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia. The village is located in the Stolica Mountains of the Inner Western Carpathians.[4] Kokava in the past had been center for regional glass production. In the 20th century were established two paper mills, a potash workshop and a steam timber,[5] although they went through a recession recently. Nearby holiday location Kokava-Línia offers several chalets and cottages used mainly by winter skiers.[6]
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 329 metres (1,079 ft)[3] and covers an area of 66.27 km2 (25.59 sq mi) (2024).[7]
History
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Kokava nad Rimavicou was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 3167 | 3118 | 2971 | 2703 |
| Difference | −1.54% | −4.71% | −9.02% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2737 | 2703 |
| Difference | −1.24% |
It has a population of 2703 people (31 December 2024).[9]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2663 | 96.45% |
| Romani | 131 | 4.74% |
| Not found out | 50 | 1.81% |
| Total | 2761 |
In year 2021 was 2761 people by ethnicity 2663 as Slovak, 131 as Romani, 50 as Not found out, 13 as Czech, 9 as Other, 8 as Russian, 8 as Hungarian, 4 as German, 2 as Rusyn, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Romanian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Polish and 1 as Greek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 1278 | 46.29% |
| None | 931 | 33.72% |
| Evangelical Church | 394 | 14.27% |
| Not found out | 77 | 2.79% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 28 | 1.01% |
| Total | 2761 |
In year 2021 was 2761 people by religion 1278 from Roman Catholic Church, 931 from None, 394 from Evangelical Church, 77 from Not found out, 28 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 9 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 6 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 6 from United Methodist Church, 5 from Old Catholic Church, 4 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Buddhism, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Other and 1 from Islam.
Culture
Kokava is known for its festival tradition. In 2012 the folklore festival Koliesko (The Wheel) celebrated its 22nd anniversary.[13] Additionally, there is annual country music festival Country fest Kokava[14] and a festival of gypsy music Balvafest.[15] Na Chorepe byva Havran, vtak. (bird, raven).
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.
- ^ "Kokava nad Rimavicou - Okres Poltár - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "English summary".
- ^ http://www.ski.sk/lyziarske-strediska-info/kokavalinia-ESKKOKAVALI-103-sk.jhtml
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://archive.today/20130418132414/http://folklorista.sk/ai1ec_event/kokava-nad-rimavicou-koliesko-2012/?instance_id=
- ^ http://www.malohont.sk/spageView.php?id=41
- ^ "2012 Gastronomické a kulinárske podujatia v BB kraji :: ROZVOJ VIDIEKA . Sk".
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1804-1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1837-1911 (parish A)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1771-1896 (parish B)
External links
- Media related to Kokava nad Rimavicou at Wikimedia Commons
- Official homepage
- Folklore festival Koliesko information
- Surnames of living people in Kokava nad Rimavicou