Turňa nad Bodvou

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Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region

Turňa nad Bodvou is a village and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1221.

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 180 metres and covers an area of 23.12 km². It has a population of about 3280 people.

Ethnicity

The population is almost entirely Hungarian in ethnicity.

Government

The village has its own tax office and police force but the district office is located at Moldava nad Bodvou. It also has its own birth registering office.

Economy and facilities

The village also has developed medical facilities including a Pharmacy and outpatient facilities for children and adolescents and a gynaecologist. The village also has a Slovakian bank and insurance branch.

Culture

The village has a public library and a DVD rental store.a number of food stores. The village is connected to cable television.

Sport

The village has a football pitch.

Transport

The village has a railway station at Turňa nad Bodvou

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