Medzev
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Medzev is a town located in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia, within the Bodva Valley. Historically, it was settled by ethnic Germans during the High Middle Ages, attracted by privileges like freedom from servitude. The town's early history is linked to King Béla IV's recolonization efforts after the Mongol invasion.
Statistics
Area
31.87 km²
Population
4,181