Nový Ruskov
Municipality in Košice Region, Slovakia
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Nový Ruskov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈnɔʋiː ˈruskɔw]; Hungarian: Újruszka) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of south-eastern Slovakia.
Nový Ruskov
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| Coordinates: 48.65°N 21.68°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Trebišov District |
| First mentioned | 1214 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 688 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 750 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | TV |
| Website | novyruskov |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1214.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 128 metres (420 ft)[2] and covers an area of 11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 651 | 628 | 643 | 688 |
| Difference | −3.53% | +2.38% | +6.99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 695 | 688 |
| Difference | −1.00% |
It has a population of 688 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 679 people by ethnicity 657 as Slovak, 17 as Not found out, 7 as Rusyn, 5 as Romani, 3 as Other, 2 as Czech, 1 as Ukrainian, 1 as Polish, 1 as Hungarian and 1 as Korean.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 386 | 56.85% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 219 | 32.25% |
| None | 41 | 6.04% |
| Not found out | 19 | 2.8% |
| Total | 679 |
In year 2021 was 679 people by religion 386 from Greek Catholic Church, 219 from Roman Catholic Church, 41 from None, 19 from Not found out, 6 from Calvinist Church, 3 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 2 from Evangelical Church, 1 from Church of the Brethren, 1 from Apostolic Church and 1 from Ad hoc movements.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
