Jovsa
Jovsa
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  Jovsa Location of Jovsa in the Košice Region  Jovsa Location of Jovsa in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′N 22°06′E / 48.83°N 22.10°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1418 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.46 km2 (7.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 850 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 723 2[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Jovsa (Hungarian: Jósza) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1418. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 134 metres (440 ft)[2] and covers an area of 18.46 km2 (7.13 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 825 | 824 | 796 | 850 |
| Difference | −0.12% | −3.39% | +6.78% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 858 | 850 |
| Difference | −0.93% |
It has a population of 850 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 789 | 94.15% |
| Not found out | 40 | 4.77% |
| Romani | 35 | 4.17% |
| Total | 838 |
In year 2021 was 838 people by ethnicity 789 as Slovak, 40 as Not found out, 35 as Romani, 8 as Hungarian, 4 as Ukrainian, 3 as Rusyn, 1 as Jewish, 1 as Czech and 1 as Bulgarian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 511 | 60.98% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 138 | 16.47% |
| Not found out | 77 | 9.19% |
| None | 68 | 8.11% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 14 | 1.67% |
| Total | 838 |
In year 2021 was 838 people by religion 511 from Greek Catholic Church, 138 from Roman Catholic Church, 77 from Not found out, 68 from None, 14 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 6 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 5 from Calvinist Church, 4 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 4 from Ad hoc movements, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Evangelical Church, 2 from Other, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Buddhism and 1 from Apostolic Church.
Culture
[edit]The village has a small public library, a post office, a football pitch and a food store.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia":
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1767-1914 (parish A)
Gallery
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Main street in Jovsa
The Vihorlat Mountains seen from Jovsa
Dyke of the Zemplínska Šírava reservoir on the outskirts of Jovsa, with footpath
The Zemplínska Šírava reservoir from the shore in Jovsa, Medvedia hora peninsula seen in distance
See also
[edit]Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 825 | 824 | 796 | 850 |
| Difference | −0.12% | −3.39% | +6.78% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 858 | 850 |
| Difference | −0.93% |
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.
- 1 2 3 4 "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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- https://web.archive.org/web/20071027094149/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html
- Surnames of living people in Jovsa
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