Zlatá Idka (German: Goldeneidten; Hungarian: Aranyida) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Zlatá Idka
Village
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Flag of Zlatá Idka
Zlatá Idka is located in Košice Region
Zlatá Idka
Zlatá Idka
Location of Zlatá Idka in Slovakia
Zlatá Idka is located in Slovakia
Zlatá Idka
Zlatá Idka
Zlatá Idka (Slovakia)
Coordinates: 48°45′09″N 21°00′23″E / 48.75250°N 21.00639°E / 48.75250; 21.00639
CountrySlovakia
RegionKošice
DistrictKošice-okolie
First mentioned1349
Government
 • MayorRoman Beličák
Area
 • Total
16.87 km2 (6.51 sq mi)
Elevation
668 m (2,192 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
401
 • Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Postal code
044 61
Area code+421-55
Car plateKS
Websitewww.obeczlataidka.sk

History

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In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1349 (Ida) when German miners (cives et hospites ac montani de eadem Ida) established here for overworking local gold and silver mines.

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 668 metres (2,192 ft) and covers an area of 16.87 km2 (6.51 sq mi). It has a population of 401 people.

Ethnicity

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The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture

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The village has a public library, a football playground and food facilities.

Transport

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The nearest railway station is at Košice.

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