Kojšov (Hungarian: Kojsó) is a village and municipality in the Gelnica District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.[1] In 2011 had total municipality a population of 736 inhabitants.[2] 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.[citation needed]
Geography
editKojšov is located west from Košice in a hilly area; total height above sea level varies from 425 to 614 meters.
History
editThe main occupation of the locals was the forest industry and sawmills.
Notable persons
edit- Juraj Jakubisko, film director
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kojšov - Okres Gelnica - E-OBCE.sk".
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
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Further reading
edit- 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
edit48°49′N 21°00′E / 48.817°N 21.000°E
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