Gočovo

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

Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1247.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 435 metres and covers an area of 14.578 km2. It has a population of about 410 people.

Culture

The village has a public library and a football pitch.

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): 1711-1925 (parish B)

See also

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