Zlatá Idka
Municipality in Košice Region, Slovakia
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Zlatá Idka (German: Goldeneidten; Hungarian: Aranyida) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Zlatá Idka
Aranyida | |
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Church of All Saints | |
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  Zlatá Idka Location of Zlatá Idka in the Košice Region  Zlatá Idka Location of Zlatá Idka in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48.75°N 21.01°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1349 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roman Beličák |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.21 km2 (6.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 446 1[2] |
| Area code | +421 55[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | obeczlataidka |
History
In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1349 (Ida) when German miners (cives et hospites ac montani de eadem Ida) established here for overworking local gold and silver mines.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 662 metres (2,172 ft)[2] and covers an area of 16.21 km2 (6.26 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Transport
The nearest railway station is at Košice.
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 349 | 345 | 405 | 439 |
| Difference | −1.14% | +17.39% | +8.39% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 432 | 439 |
| Difference | +1.62% |
It has a population of 439 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 392 people by ethnicity 369 as Slovak, 13 as Not found out, 8 as Czech, 7 as Hungarian, 3 as Romani, 2 as Rusyn, 2 as Other 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 253 | 64.54% |
| None | 78 | 19.9% |
| Not found out | 17 | 4.34% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 11 | 2.81% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 2.04% |
| Apostolic Church | 8 | 2.04% |
| Baptists Church | 5 | 1.28% |
| Total | 392 |
In year 2021 was 392 people by religion 253 from Roman Catholic Church, 78 from None, 17 from Not found out, 11 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Evangelical Church, 8 from Apostolic Church, 5 from Baptists Church, 3 from Hinduism, 3 from United Methodist Church, 3 from Ad hoc movements, 2 from Calvinist Church and 1 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia.
