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 | 676 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 555 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 53[2] |
| 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.[citation needed]
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 463 metres (1,519 ft)[2] and covers an area of 31.80 km2 (12.28 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Kojšov is located west from Košice in a hilly area; total height above sea level varies from 425 to 614 meters.
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
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| Count | 780 | 751 | 712 | 676 |
| Difference | −3.71% | −5.19% | −5.05% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 690 | 676 |
| Difference | −2.02% |
It has a population of 676 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
[edit]| 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 values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
[edit]| 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
[edit]The main occupation of the locals was the forest industry and sawmills.
Notable persons
[edit]- Juraj Jakubisko, film director
- Benjamin Orr, musician from the Cars
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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) - 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "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
[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
[edit]- 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
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