Jovsa
Jovsa is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History[]
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1418.
Geography[]
The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 18.44 km2 (7.12 sq mi) (2020-06-30/-07-01).[1]
Population[]
It has a population of 830 people (2020-12-31).[2]
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 Presov, Slovakia":
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1767-1914 (parish A)
Gallery[]
Main street in Jovsa
The Vihorlat Mountains seen from Jovsa
Dyke of the Zemplínska Šírava reservoir on the outskirts of Jovsa, with footpath
The Zemplínska Šírava reservoir from the shore in Jovsa, Medvedia hora peninsula seen in distance
See also[]
Population[]
| Population development[3] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1994 | 1999 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Pop. | 834 | 824 | 836 | 829 | 800 |
| ±% | — | −1.2% | +1.5% | −0.8% | −3.5% |
| Data are year-end. The time zone is CET. | |||||
References[]
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ "Statistic of Slovak places by Dušan Kreheľ – Export". Retrieved 2021-06-27.
External links[]
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- Surnames of living people in Jovsa
Coordinates: 48°50′N 22°06′E / 48.833°N 22.100°E
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