Hrhov


Hrhov is a village and large municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.
WWW hrhov.sk

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1263. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Hrhov was part of Abaúj-Torna County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.

Population

It has a population of  people.

Culture

The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"

Nature

In the village there is Hrhov Waterfall, which is the largest in the Slovak Karst. It is located directly in the village between the residential houses.