Hrhov (Hungarian: Tornagörgő) is a village and large municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
Hrhov
Tornagörgő | |
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| Coordinates: 48°37′N 20°45′E / 48.61°N 20.75°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1263 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ladislav Tankó |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.07 km2 (13.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,034 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 494 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 58[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1263. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Hrhov was part of Abaúj-Torna County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 216 metres (709 ft)[2] and covers an area of 36.07 km2 (13.93 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 1172 | 1181 | 1102 | 1034 |
| Difference | +0.76% | −6.68% | −6.17% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1040 | 1034 |
| Difference | −0.57% |
It has a population of 1034 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 856 | 83.92% |
| Slovak | 216 | 21.17% |
| Not found out | 36 | 3.52% |
| Total | 1020 |
In year 2021 was 1020 people by ethnicity 856 as Hungarian, 216 as Slovak, 36 as Not found out, 6 as Romani, 2 as Czech, 2 as Romanian, 2 as German and 1 as Other.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 446 | 43.73% |
| Calvinist Church | 407 | 39.9% |
| None | 89 | 8.73% |
| Evangelical Church | 37 | 3.63% |
| Not found out | 21 | 2.06% |
| Total | 1020 |
In year 2021 was 1020 people by religion 446 from Roman Catholic Church, 407 from Calvinist Church, 89 from None, 37 from Evangelical Church, 21 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Old Catholic Church, 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 1 from Other and 1 from Baptists Church.
Culture
editThe village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.
Genealogical resources
editThe records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1697-1899 (parish A)
Nature
edit
In the village there is Hrhov Waterfall, which is the largest in the Slovak Karst. It is located directly in the village between the residential houses.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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 "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.
- ↑ (in Slovak)"Hrhovský vodopád medzi domami a vyvieračka Féj". slovensky-kras.eu. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
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