Ardovo

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Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

Ardovo (Hungarian: Pelsőcardó) a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History[]

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1243.

Geography[]

The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 18.464 km² (7.13 sq mi). It has a population of about 840 people.

Ethnicity[]

The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture[]

The village has a small public library, a post office, a football pitch and a food store.

Genealogical resources[]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"

• Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1895
• Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1701-1852 (parish: B), 1852-1895 (parish: C)
• Census records 1869 of Ardovo are not available at the state archive.

See also[]

• List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia

External links[]

• https://web.archive.org/web/20070513023228/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
• http://www.ardovo.ou.sk
• Surnames of living people in Ardovo

Coordinates: 48°32′N 20°25′E / 48.533°N 20.417°E / 48.533; 20.417

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