Žarnov
Municipality in Košice Region, Slovakia
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Žarnov (Hungarian: Zsarnó) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Žarnov
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| Coordinates: 48.58°N 20.93°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1332 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roland Szabó (Hlas-SD) |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.19 km2 (2.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 462 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 440 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 197 metres (646 ft)[2] and covers an area of 7.19 km2 (2.78 sq mi) (2025).[1]
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1332.[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 351 | 415 | 422 | 462 |
| Difference | +18.23% | +1.68% | +9.47% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 451 | 462 |
| Difference | +2.43% |
It has a population of 462 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 433 people by ethnicity 261 as Hungarian, 177 as Slovak, 48 as Not found out, 4 as Other, 2 as Romani and 1 as Ukrainian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 241 | 55.66% |
| Calvinist Church | 85 | 19.63% |
| None | 37 | 8.55% |
| Not found out | 36 | 8.31% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 16 | 3.7% |
| Evangelical Church | 9 | 2.08% |
| Total | 433 |
In year 2021 was 433 people by religion 241 from Roman Catholic Church, 85 from Calvinist Church, 37 from None, 36 from Not found out, 16 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 2 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 2 from Islam, 1 from Old Catholic Church and 1 from Other.
Government
The municipal seat of the tax office and district office is located at Moldava nad Bodvou and the seat of the police force is at Turňa nad Bodvou.
Transport
The nearest railway station is at Turňa nad Bodvou.
