Klokočov, Michalovce District
Klokočov
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Klokočov Location of Klokočov in the Košice Region Klokočov Location of Klokočov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′N 22°02′E / 48.81°N 22.03°E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1358 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.94 km2 (4.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 462 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 723 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 56[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Klokočov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈklɔkɔtʂɔw]; Hungarian: Hajagos) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1358. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 138 metres (453 ft)[3] and covers an area of 11.94 km2 (4.61 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 378 | 406 | 422 | 462 |
| Difference | +7.40% | +3.94% | +9.47% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 449 | 462 |
| Difference | +2.89% |
It has a population of 462 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 398 | 97.31% |
| Rusyn | 9 | 2.2% |
| Other | 5 | 1.22% |
| Total | 409 |
In year 2021 was 409 people by ethnicity 398 as Slovak, 9 as Rusyn, 5 as Other, 4 as Not found out, 3 as Romani, 2 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian and 1 as English.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 245 | 59.9% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 89 | 21.76% |
| None | 40 | 9.78% |
| Not found out | 14 | 3.42% |
| Evangelical Church | 7 | 1.71% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 6 | 1.47% |
| Total | 409 |
In year 2021 was 409 people by religion 245 from Greek Catholic Church, 89 from Roman Catholic Church, 40 from None, 14 from Not found out, 7 from Evangelical Church, 6 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 3 from Ad hoc movements and 2 from Calvinist Church.
Culture
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
It is also a major religious pilgrimage site for Greek Catholics in the Košice Region, with the local Greek Catholic church as the centrepiece of pilgrimages.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1742-1935 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1822-1922 (parish A)
Transport
Klokočov lies next to a main road connecting Michalovce with the villages on the northern shore of Zemplínska Šírava and the villages in the northern parts of the Sobrance District, further to the east.
The village has a regular bus service.
Tourism
A local part of the municipality is the Kamenec tourism area, with accommodation and facilities for water sports. Kamenec is one of the major recreational areas on the northern shores of the Zemplínska Šírava reservoir.
See also
- List of municipalities and towns in Michalovce District
- List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
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.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2025-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ^ 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.