Čoltovo
Čoltovo
Csoltó | |
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  Čoltovo Location of Čoltovo in the Košice Region  Čoltovo Location of Čoltovo in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°30′N 20°23′E / 48.50°N 20.38°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1291 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.38 km2 (5.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 461 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 491 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 58[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Čoltovo (Hungarian: Csoltó) is 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 1291. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Čoltovo was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 199 metres (653 ft)[2] and covers an area of 15.38 km2 (5.94 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 418 | 468 | 476 | 461 |
| Difference | +11.96% | +1.70% | −3.15% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 470 | 461 |
| Difference | −1.91% |
It has a population of 461 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 402 | 84.27% |
| Romani | 107 | 22.43% |
| Slovak | 87 | 18.23% |
| Not found out | 15 | 3.14% |
| Total | 477 |
In year 2021 was 477 people by ethnicity 402 as Hungarian, 107 as Romani, 87 as Slovak, 15 as Not found out, 2 as Irish and 1 as Czech.
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
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 336 | 70.44% |
| None | 69 | 14.47% |
| Calvinist Church | 24 | 5.03% |
| Evangelical Church | 24 | 5.03% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.89% |
| Total | 477 |
In year 2021 was 477 people by religion 336 from Roman Catholic Church, 69 from None, 24 from Calvinist Church, 24 from Evangelical Church, 9 from Not found out, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from Other, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Islam and 1 from Buddhism.
Culture
The village has a small public library, a football pitch, and a food store.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1896 (parish A)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1805-1908 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1792-1904 (parish B)
See also
References
- 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.
- 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.