Jovsa
# Jovsa

Jovsa (Hungarian: 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.

## Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 138 metres and covers an area of 18.44 $km^2$ (7.12 sq mi) (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)

## Gallery

* Main street in Jovsa
* The Vihorlat Mountains seen from Jovsa
* Dyke of the Zemplínska Šírava reservoir on the outskirts of Jovsa, with footpath
* The Zemplínska Šírava reservoir from the shore in Jovsa, Medvedia hora peninsula seen in distance
