Meliata (Hungarian: Melléte) 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 1243.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 224 metres and covers an area of 14.49 km2. It has a population of about 215 people. Its Hungarian name is Melléte.

Culture edit

The village has a public library and a football pitch. The mayor of the village is Csaba Husaník.

External links edit

48°31′N 20°20′E / 48.517°N 20.333°E / 48.517; 20.333