Kaľava
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  Kaľava Location of Kaľava in the Košice Region  Kaľava Location of Kaľava in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′N 20°52′E / 48.93°N 20.87°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Spišská Nová Ves District |
| First mentioned | 1300 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 399 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 534 1[3] |
| Area code | +421 53[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SN |
| Website | kalava |
Kaľava (Hungarian: Szepeskárolyfalva, until 1899 Kalyava) is a village and municipality in the Spišská Nová Ves District in the Košice Region of central-eastern Slovakia. The village is situated on the southern side of the Branisko mountains.
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1300.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 570 metres (1,870 ft)[3] and covers an area of 4.45 km2 (1.72 sq mi) (2024).[4]
Population
| Year | 1994 | 2004 | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 399 | 439 | 410 | 399 |
| Difference | +10.02% | −6.60% | −2.68% |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 397 | 399 |
| Difference | +0.50% |
It has a population of 399 people (31 December 2024).[6]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 366 | 92.65% |
| Romani | 61 | 15.44% |
| Not found out | 17 | 4.3% |
| Total | 395 |
In year 2021 was 395 people by ethnicity 366 as Slovak, 61 as Romani and 17 as Not found out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 303 | 76.71% |
| None | 58 | 14.68% |
| Not found out | 19 | 4.81% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 1.01% |
| Total | 395 |
In year 2021 was 395 people by religion 303 from Roman Catholic Church, 58 from None, 19 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Other, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Calvinist Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Church of the Brethren.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Levoca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1722-1918 (parish B)
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.
- ^ "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.
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