Žarnov (Hungarian: Zsarnó) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Žarnov
A church in Žarnov.
A church in Žarnov.
Žarnov is located in Slovakia
Žarnov
Žarnov
Location of Žarnov in Slovakia.
Žarnov is located in Košice Region
Žarnov
Žarnov
Žarnov (Košice Region)
Coordinates: 48°35′N 20°56′E / 48.583°N 20.933°E / 48.583; 20.933
Country Slovakia
RegionKošice Region
DistrictKošice-okolie District
Government
 • MayorRoland Szabó (Hlas-SD)
Area
 • Total7.197 km2 (2.779 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total433
 • Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
044 04
Area code+421-55
Websitewww.zarnov.sk

History

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In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.[4]

Geography

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The village lies at an altitude of 205 metres and covers an area of 7.197 km2. It has a population of about 433 people.[3]

Ethnicity

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The population is almost entirely Hungarian in ethnicity.

Government

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The municipal seat of the tax office and district office is located at Moldava nad Bodvou and the seat of the police force is at Turňa nad Bodvou.

Culture

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The village has a public library and a number of food stores.

Sport

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The village has a football pitch.

Transport

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The nearest railway station is at Turňa nad Bodvou.

References

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  1. ^ "Súbory na stiahnutie - Voľby do orgánov samosprávy obcí 2022". volby.statistics.sk. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Registry of Land" (PDF). www.skgeodesy.sk. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b "SODB2021 - Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  4. ^ "História". Žarnov (in Slovak). Retrieved 24 July 2024.
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