Moldava nad Bodvou
# Moldava nad Bodvou

Moldava nad Bodvou (Hungarian: Szepsi; German: Moldau (an der Bodwa)) is a town and municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.

## History

In historical records the town was first mentioned in 1255.

## Geography

The town lies at an altitude of 216 metres and covers an area of 19.765 $km^2$ (7.63 sq mi). It has a population of about 11,000 people.

## Demographics

According to the 2011 census, the town had 11,086 inhabitants. 45% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 40% Hungarians, and 15% Roma. The religious make-up was 73.61% Roman Catholics, 6.91% people with no religious affiliation, 3.42% Greek Catholics and 1.12% Lutherans.

## Economy

The town has a police force and fire service and its own tax office.

## Twin towns — sister cities

Moldava nad Bodvou is twinned with:

* Brzozów, Poland
* Cristuru Secuiesc, Romania
* Edelény, Hungary
* Encs, Hungary
* Karcag, Hungary
* Pestszentlőrinc-Pestszentimre, Hungary
* Siklós, Hungary
* Tarcal, Hungary
* Tišnov, Czech Republic
