Rozhanovce (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈrɔzɦanɔwtse]; Hungarian: Rozgony) is a village in Košice-okolie District of eastern Slovakia. It is situated about 20 kilometres (12 mi) far from the city of Košice.
Rozhanovce
Rozhanovce
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| Coordinates: 48°45′N 21°21′E / 48.75°N 21.35°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1270 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ing. Matúš Adamčík |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.20 km2 (8.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,671 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 444 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | rozhanovce |
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 218 metres (715 ft)[2] and covers an area of 22.20 km2 (8.57 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Names
edit1773 Rozgony, Roscho[no]wetz, Rozhonow, 1786 Rozgony, Roszonowecz, 1808 Rozgony, Rozgoňowce, Rozhanowce, 1863–1913 Rozgony, 1920– Rozhanovce.[5]
A smaller part of Rozhanovce is located on flat land and a larger part in a hilly area rising from the west to the east. The center of the village lies at an altitude of 215 metres (705 ft). The area of the municipality is 22.2 square kilometres (8.6 sq mi). The best view of this village is from the west.
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1270. Rozhanovce is best known for the Battle of Rozgony (June 15, 1312), in which King Charles I of Hungary decisively defeated the Amadé Aba family (Slovak: Omodejovci), who were supported by the troops of Matthew III Csák (Slovak: Matúš Čák). Both Aba and Csák were de facto rulers in Upper Hungary (today parts of Hungary, Slovakia and Ukraine).
In 2004, Rozhanovce had a population of about 2,160 people. 96.9% of them were Slovaks, 1.6% Romani. 79.4% of inhabitants were Roman Catholics, 7.7% Greek Catholics, and 3.9% atheists.
The festival called "Abov celebrations" takes place every year in Rozhanovce.
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 2052 | 2141 | 2401 | 2671 |
| Difference | +4.33% | +12.14% | +11.24% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 2632 | 2671 |
| Difference | +1.48% |
It has a population of 2671 people (31 December 2025).[7]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 2407 | 92.89% |
| Not found out | 145 | 5.59% |
| Romani | 79 | 3.04% |
| Rusyn | 40 | 1.54% |
| Total | 2591 |
In year 2021 was 2591 people by ethnicity 2407 as Slovak, 145 as Not found out, 79 as Romani, 40 as Rusyn, 24 as Hungarian, 14 as Czech, 7 as German, 5 as Other, 4 as Russian, 3 as Polish, 2 as Jewish, 2 as Ukrainian, 1 as Serbian, 1 as Austrian, 1 as Moravian and 1 as Albanian.
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 | 1611 | 62.18% |
| None | 384 | 14.82% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 213 | 8.22% |
| Not found out | 162 | 6.25% |
| Evangelical Church | 84 | 3.24% |
| Calvinist Church | 63 | 2.43% |
| Total | 2591 |
In year 2021 was 2591 people by religion 1611 from Roman Catholic Church, 384 from None, 213 from Greek Catholic Church, 162 from Not found out, 84 from Evangelical Church, 63 from Calvinist Church, 14 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 13 from Apostolic Church, 11 from Other, 10 from Ad hoc movements, 7 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 7 from Baptists Church, 4 from Old Catholic Church, 2 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 2 from Buddhism, 1 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 1 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 1 from Islam and 1 from Seventh-day Adventist Church.
References
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.
- ↑ "Slovenské slovníky".
- 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.
External links
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Media related to Rozhanovce at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website of Rozhanovce (in Slovak)
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