Gočovo

Coordinates: 48°46′N 20°25′E / 48.767°N 20.417°E / 48.767; 20.417
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Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

Gočovo (Hungarian: Gócs) 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 1247.

Geography[edit]

The village lies at an altitude of 435 metres and covers an area of 14.578 km2. It has a population of about 410 people.

Culture[edit]

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources[edit]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Kosice, Slovakia"

  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1711-1925 (parish B)

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External links[edit]

48°46′N 20°25′E / 48.767°N 20.417°E / 48.767; 20.417


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