Hrušov, Rožňava District
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Hrušov (Hungarian: Körtvélyes) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
Hrušov
Körtvélyes | |
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 Flag | |
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| Coordinates: 48.58°N 20.63°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1285 |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.78 km2 (6.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 323 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 491 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 58[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | RV |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1285. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Hrušov was part of Abaúj-Torna County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 232 metres (761 ft)[2] and covers an area of 16.78 km2 (6.48 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 354 | 340 | 340 | 323 |
| Difference | −3.95% | +0% | −5% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 331 | 323 |
| Difference | −2.41% |
It has a population of 323 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 335 people by ethnicity 271 as Hungarian, 71 as Slovak, 4 as Not found out, 2 as Romani, 1 as Czech and 1 as Polish.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calvinist Church | 140 | 41.79% |
| None | 81 | 24.18% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 76 | 22.69% |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 25 | 7.46% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 5 | 1.49% |
| Evangelical Church | 4 | 1.19% |
| Total | 335 |
In year 2021 was 335 people by religion 140 from Calvinist Church, 81 from None, 76 from Roman Catholic Church, 25 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 5 from Greek Catholic Church, 4 from Evangelical Church, 3 from Not found out and 1 from United Methodist Church.
Culture
The village has a public library.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1697-1788 (parish B)
- Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1895 (parish A)
