Čierna Lehota, Rožňava District

Coordinates: 48°43′20″N 20°15′00″E / 48.72222°N 20.25000°E / 48.72222; 20.25000
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Location of Rožňava District in the Košice Region

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

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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48°43′20″N 20°15′00″E / 48.72222°N 20.25000°E / 48.72222; 20.25000