Jablonov nad Turňou
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Jablonov nad Turňou (Hungarian: Szádalmás) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
Jablonov nad Turňou
Szádalmás | |
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Church of the Holy Trinity | |
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  Jablonov nad Turňou Location of Jablonov nad Turňou in the Košice Region  Jablonov nad Turňou Location of Jablonov nad Turňou in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.59°N 20.67°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Rožňava District |
| First mentioned | 1235 |
| Area | |
• Total | 24.46 km2 (9.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 729 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 494 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 1235. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Jablonov nad Turňou 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 227 metres (745 ft)[2] and covers an area of 24.46 km2 (9.44 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 868 | 846 | 774 | 729 |
| Difference | −2.53% | −8.51% | −5.81% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 733 | 729 |
| Difference | −0.54% |
It has a population of 729 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 752 people by ethnicity 609 as Hungarian, 174 as Slovak, 14 as Not found out, 2 as Czech, 2 as Polish, 2 as Other and 1 as Jewish.
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 | 302 | 40.16% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 294 | 39.1% |
| None | 106 | 14.1% |
| Evangelical Church | 15 | 1.99% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 11 | 1.46% |
| Not found out | 9 | 1.2% |
| Total | 752 |
In year 2021 was 752 people by religion 302 from Calvinist Church, 294 from Roman Catholic Church, 106 from None, 15 from Evangelical Church, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from Not found out, 4 from United Methodist Church, 3 from Islam, 3 from Apostolic Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 1 from Jewish community, 1 from Other and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a pharmacy and a doctors surgery. It also has a public library and a football pitch.
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): 1889-1895 (parish A)
- Reformed church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783-1830 (parish B)
