Zemplín (village)

Coordinates: 48°26′N 21°49′E / 48.433°N 21.817°E / 48.433; 21.817
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Zemplín
Municipality
CountrySlovakia
RegionKošice
DistrictTrebišov
First mentioned1214
Area
 • Total14.67 km2 (5.66 sq mi)
Elevation
106 m (348 ft)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total368
 • Density25/km2 (65/sq mi)
Postal code
076 34
Car plateTV

Zemplín (Hungarian: Zemplén) is a village and municipality in Trebišov District of the Košice Region.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1214.[1]

Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 106 metres and covers an area of 14,67 km².[2] It is located near the junction point of the rivers Ondava and Latorica (tributaries of the river Bodrog) in eastern Slovakia. Zemplín is also the location of Zemplín Castle, former administrative center of the former Zemplén County during the time the Kingdom of Hungary ruled the area.

Ethnicity

According to the 2001 census, 64.2% of inhabitants were Hungarians and 35.8% were Slovaks.

In 2019 the village had a population of 368.[3]

References

48°26′N 21°49′E / 48.433°N 21.817°E / 48.433; 21.817