Gyňov

Gyňov
Hernádgönyű
Flag of Gyňov
Gyňov is located in Košice Region
Gyňov
Gyňov
Location of Gyňov in the Košice Region
Gyňov is located in Slovakia
Gyňov
Gyňov
Location of Gyňov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°35′N 21°18′E / 48.58°N 21.30°E / 48.58; 21.30
Country Slovakia
Region Košice Region
DistrictKošice-okolie District
First mentioned1255
Area
 • Total
5.37 km2 (2.07 sq mi)
Elevation171 m (561 ft)
Population
 (2025)[3]
 • Total
675
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
441 4[2]
Area code+421 55[2]
Vehicle registration plate (until 2022)KS
Websitewww.obecgynov.sk

Gyňov (Hungarian: Hernádgönyű) 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 1255.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 171 metres (561 ft)[2] and covers an area of 5.37 km2 (2.07 sq mi) (2025).[1]

Population

Population statistic (10 years)[4]
Year1995200520152025
Count586549632675
Difference −6.31% +15.11% +6.80%
Population statistic[4]
Year20242025
Count689675
Difference−2.03%

It has a population of 675 people (31 December 2025).[5]

Ethnicity

Census 2021 (1+ %)[6][7]
EthnicityNumberFraction
Slovak65497.75%
Not found out182.69%
Hungarian71.04%
Total669

In year 2021 was 669 people by ethnicity 654 as Slovak, 18 as Not found out, 7 as Hungarian, 6 as Rusyn, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as English.

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

Census 2021 (1+ %)[8]
ReligionNumberFraction
Roman Catholic Church49774.29%
None8512.71%
Greek Catholic Church304.48%
Calvinist Church294.33%
Not found out131.94%
Total669

In year 2021 was 669 people by religion 497 from Roman Catholic Church, 85 from None, 30 from Greek Catholic Church, 29 from Calvinist Church, 13 from Not found out, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Ad hoc movements and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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): 1787-1896 (parish B)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1791-1896 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1800-1895 (parish B)

See also

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  6. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.