Bočiar
Bočiar
Bocsárd | |
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  Bočiar Location of Bočiar in the Košice Region  Bočiar Location of Bočiar in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°35′N 21°15′E / 48.58°N 21.25°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Košice-okolie District |
| First mentioned | 1249 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 246 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 445 6[3] |
| Area code | +421 55[3] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | KS |
| Website | www |
Bočiar (Hungarian: Bocsárd) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1249.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 205 metres (673 ft)[3] and covers an area of 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 221 | 233 | 252 | 246 |
| Difference | +5.42% | +8.15% | −2.38% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 242 | 246 |
| Difference | +1.65% |
It has a population of 246 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 238 | 95.58% |
| Not found out | 12 | 4.81% |
| Romani | 9 | 3.61% |
| Total | 249 |
In year 2021 was 249 people by ethnicity 238 as Slovak, 12 as Not found out and 9 as Romani.
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
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 196 | 78.71% |
| None | 24 | 9.64% |
| Not found out | 11 | 4.42% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 10 | 4.02% |
| Calvinist Church | 5 | 2.01% |
| Total | 249 |
In year 2021 was 249 people by religion 196 from Roman Catholic Church, 24 from None, 11 from Not found out, 10 from Greek Catholic Church, 5 from Calvinist Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Other.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1714-1952 (parish B)
- Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1791-1896 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1714-1952 (parish B)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ a b "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
External links
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