Bočiar
Bočiar
Bocsárd | |
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  Bočiar Location of Bočiar in the Košice Region  Bočiar Location of Bočiar in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°35′N 21°15′E / 48.58°N 21.25°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1249 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 246 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 445 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Bočiar (Hungarian: Bocsárd) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1249.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 205 metres (673 ft)[2] and covers an area of 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 221 | 233 | 252 | 246 |
| Difference | +5.42% | +8.15% | −2.38% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 242 | 246 |
| Difference | +1.65% |
It has a population of 246 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 238 | 95.58% |
| Not found out | 12 | 4.81% |
| Romani | 9 | 3.61% |
| Total | 249 |
In year 2021 was 249 people by ethnicity 238 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out and 9 as Romani.
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 | 196 | 78.71% |
| None | 24 | 9.64% |
| Not found out | 11 | 4.42% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 10 | 4.02% |
| Calvinist Church | 5 | 2.01% |
| Total | 249 |
In year 2021 was 249 people by religion 196 from Roman Catholic Church, 24 from None, 11 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Other.
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): 1714-1952 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1791-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1714-1952 (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.