Čierna Lehota, Rožňava District
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Čierna Lehota Location of Čierna Lehota in the Košice Region Čierna Lehota Location of Čierna Lehota in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°43′N 20°15′E / 48.72°N 20.25°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1389 |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 567 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 493 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 58[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
Čierna Lehota (Hungarian: Szabados) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1389. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Čierna Lehota was part of Gömör and Kishont County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 509 metres (1,670 ft)[3] and covers an area of 31.87 km2 (12.31 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 620 | 582 | 662 | 567 |
| Difference | −6.12% | +13.74% | −14.35% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 579 | 567 |
| Difference | −2.07% |
It has a population of 567 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 591 | 97.2% |
| Not found out | 16 | 2.63% |
| Romani | 8 | 1.31% |
| Total | 608 |
In year 2021 was 608 people by ethnicity 591 as Slovak, 16 as Not found out, 8 as Romani, 6 as Italian, 4 as Czech, 3 as Hungarian and 1 as Polish.
Note on population The difference between the population numbers above and in the census (here and below) is that the population numbers above are mostly made up of permanent residents, etc.; and the census should indicate the place where people actually mainly live.
For example, a student is a citizen of a village because he has permanent residence there (he lived there as a child and has parents), but most of the time he studies at a university in the city.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| None | 372 | 61.18% |
| Evangelical Church | 176 | 28.95% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 30 | 4.93% |
| Not found out | 12 | 1.97% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 11 | 1.81% |
| Total | 608 |
In year 2021 was 608 people by religion 372 from None, 176 from Evangelical Church, 30 from Roman Catholic Church, 12 from Not found out, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 3 from United Methodist Church, 2 from Ad hoc movements, 1 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Other and not ascertained christian church.
Culture
The village has a small public library, a football pitch and a food store.
Genealogical resources
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): 1785-1947 (parish A)
See also
References
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
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- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ "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.