Brzotín
Brzotín
Berzéte | |
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 Flag | |
  Brzotín Location of Brzotín in the Košice Region  Brzotín Location of Brzotín in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°38′N 20°30′E / 48.63°N 20.50°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1242 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Róbert Dókus (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.97 km2 (7.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 262 m (860 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,372 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 495 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 58[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Brzotín (Hungarian: Berzéte) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 262 metres (860 ft)[2] and covers an area of 18.97 km2 (7.32 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Brzotín 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.
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): 1673-1898 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1632-1925 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773-1943 (parish A)
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1136 | 1269 | 1349 | 1372 |
| Difference | +11.70% | +6.30% | +1.70% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1360 | 1372 |
| Difference | +0.88% |
It has a population of 1372 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 908 | 67.96% |
| Hungarian | 394 | 29.49% |
| Romani | 122 | 9.13% |
| Not found out | 71 | 5.31% |
| Total | 1336 |
In year 2021 was 1336 people by ethnicity 908 as Slovak, 394 as Hungarian, 122 as Romani, 71 as Not found out, 7 as Czech, 1 as Rusyn, 1 as Austrian and 1 as Polish.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | 705 | 52.77% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 252 | 18.86% |
| Calvinist Church | 201 | 15.04% |
| Not found out | 75 | 5.61% |
| Evangelical Church | 67 | 5.01% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 14 | 1.05% |
| Total | 1336 |
In year 2021 was 1336 people by religion 705 from None, 252 from Roman Catholic Church, 201 from Calvinist Church, 75 from Not found out, 67 from Evangelical Church, 14 from Greek Catholic Church, 13 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from United Methodist Church, 1 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 1 from Other, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
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.