Rochovce
Rochovce
Rozsfalva | |
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  Rochovce Location of Rochovce in the Košice Region  Rochovce Location of Rochovce in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°42′9″N 20°18′0″E / 48.70250°N 20.30000°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1318 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 362 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 493 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Rochovce (Hungarian: Rozsfalva) is a village and large municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1318. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Rochovce was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 371 metres (1,217 ft)[3] and covers an area of 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 306 | 333 | 342 | 362 |
| Difference | +8.82% | +2.70% | +5.84% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 366 | 362 |
| Difference | −1.09% |
It has a population of 362 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 308 | 95.06% |
| Not found out | 11 | 3.39% |
| Hungarian | 8 | 2.46% |
| Romani | 4 | 1.23% |
| Total | 324 |
In year 2021 was 324 people by ethnicity 308 as Slovak, 11 as Not found out, 8 as Hungarian, 4 as Romani and 3 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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| None | 163 | 50.31% |
| Evangelical Church | 116 | 35.8% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 20 | 6.17% |
| Not found out | 18 | 5.56% |
| Total | 324 |
In year 2021 was 324 people by religion 163 from None, 116 from Evangelical Church, 20 from Roman Catholic Church, 18 from Not found out, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Greek Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Culture
[edit]The village has a public library.
References
[edit]- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 17 April 2015. Archived from the original on 4 December 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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