Gelnica (district) (, ) is a district in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia. It was established in 1923. Between 1960–1996 the district has been a part of the Spišská Nová Ves District. Then, in 1996 the Gelnica District was established in its present borders. It is the district with the highest percentage of forest area in Slovakia, 74,6%. The district's center is its biggest town, Gelnica. Geographically, the district is situated within the Slovak Ore Mountains (Slovenské rudohorie), largely defined by the Hnilec river valley. Historically known for its rich mining heritage—particularly copper, silver, and iron ore extraction dating back to the Middle Ages—the region transitioned toward forestry, wood processing, and light manufacturing following the decline of local mineral exploitation.
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It has a population of people (31 December ).
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See also Bujanov Tunnel Harmanec Tunnel
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