Gočaltovo (Hungarian: Gacsalk) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.

Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1318.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 373 metres and covers an area of 10.677 km². It has a population of about 245 people.

Culture edit

The village has a public library.

Genealogical resources edit

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

  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1782-1952 (parish B)

See also edit

External links edit

48°38′N 20°21′E / 48.633°N 20.350°E / 48.633; 20.350