Čierna Lehota, Rožňava District

Čierna Lehota (Hungarian: Szabados) is a village and municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

History edit

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1389.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 521 metres and covers an area of 31.864 km². It has a population of about 575 people.

Ethnicity edit

The population is about 96% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture edit

The village has a small public library, a football pitch and a food store.

Genealogical resources edit

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Kosice, Slovakia"

  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1818-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1785-1947 (parish A)

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