Kojšov () is a village and municipality in the Gelnica District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia. In 2011 had total municipality a population of 736 inhabitants. Near Kojšov are located natural sightseeings Kojšovská Hoľa /hill/ and Folkmarská Skala /stone sculpture/, as well as Lukáčova Jaskyňa/cave/. The village and the surroundings has many holiday homes where people from Košice go at the weekends and relax.
Geography
Kojšov is located west from Košice in a hilly area; total height above sea level varies from 425 to 614 meters.
Population
It has a population of people (31 December ).
Ethnicity
Religion
History The main occupation of the locals was the forest industry and sawmills.
Notable persons Juraj Jakubisko, film director Benjamin Orr, musician from the Cars
See also List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia
References
Further reading Genealogical resources The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Levoca, Slovakia"
Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1716–1950 (parish AB) Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1727–1896 (parish A) Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1783–1896 (parish B)
External links http://en.e-obce.sk/obec/kojsov/kojsov.html Official homepage Surnames of living people in Kojsov