Jovsa



Jovsa (Jósza) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1418. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Ung County within the Kingdom of Hungary.

Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 18.44 km2 (2020-06-30/-07-01).

Population
It has a population of 830 people (2020-12-31).

Ethnicity
The population is about 99% Slovak in ethnicity.

Culture
The village has a small public library, a post office, a football pitch and a food store.

Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Presov, Slovakia":
 * Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1767-1914 (parish A)