Šemša
Šemša
Semse | |
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  Šemša Location of Šemša in the Košice Region  Šemša Location of Šemša in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°41′N 21°07′E / 48.68°N 21.12°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1280 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.18 km2 (6.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 297 m (974 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,033 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 442 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Šemša (Hungarian: Semse) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1280 when it belonged to Ruszkay lords of Abaúj County in the Kingdom of Hungary. In 1322 it was bought by the castle lord Thomas from Szepes County, who originated the noble family Semsey (“of Šemša”). in 1324 a sector of the village (known as Ižipova Šemša) newly belonged to Ruszkay family. After the Treaty of Trianon, the village belonged to Czechoslovakia. From 1938 to 1945 it was annexed by Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 297 metres (974 ft)[2] and covers an area of 17.18 km2 (6.63 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 812 | 726 | 801 | 1033 |
| Difference | −10.59% | +10.33% | +28.96% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1020 | 1033 |
| Difference | +1.27% |
It has a population of 1033 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 805 | 95.15% |
| Not found out | 29 | 3.42% |
| Hungarian | 12 | 1.41% |
| Romani | 9 | 1.06% |
| Rusyn | 9 | 1.06% |
| Total | 846 |
In year 2021 was 846 people by ethnicity 805 as Slovak, 29 as Not found out, 12 as Hungarian, 9 as Romani, 9 as Rusyn, 4 as Czech, 4 as Russian, 3 as Other, 2 as Ukrainian, 2 as Polish, 1 as German and 1 as Moravian.
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 | 526 | 62.17% |
| None | 210 | 24.82% |
| Not found out | 32 | 3.78% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 24 | 2.84% |
| Calvinist Church | 12 | 1.42% |
| Evangelical Church | 12 | 1.42% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 10 | 1.18% |
| Total | 846 |
In year 2021 was 846 people by religion 526 from Roman Catholic Church, 210 from None, 32 from Not found out, 24 from Greek Catholic Church, 12 from Calvinist Church, 12 from Evangelical Church, 10 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 5 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Other, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Seventh-day Adventist Church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
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.
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