Čoltovo (Hungarian: Csoltó) 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 1291.

Geography edit

The village lies at an altitude of 200 metres and covers an area of 15.382 km2. It has a population of about 480 people.

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"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1825-1896 (parish A)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1805-1908 (parish B)
  • Reformated church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1792-1904 (parish B)

See also edit

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