Zlatá Idka (German: Goldeneidten; Hungarian: Aranyida) is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Zlatá Idka | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 48°45′09″N 21°00′23″E / 48.75250°N 21.00639°E | |
Country | Slovakia |
Region | Košice |
District | Košice-okolie |
First mentioned | 1349 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roman Beličák |
Area | |
• Total | 16.87 km2 (6.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 668 m (2,192 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 401 |
• Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
Postal code | 044 61 |
Area code | +421-55 |
Car plate | KS |
Website | www |
History edit
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 edit
The village lies at an altitude of 668 metres (2,192 ft) and covers an area of 16.87 km2 (6.51 sq mi). It has a population of 401 people.
Ethnicity edit
The population is almost entirely Slovak in ethnicity.
Culture edit
The village has a public library, a football playground and food facilities.
Transport edit
The nearest railway station is at Košice.
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