Košice Region

The Košice Region is an administrative area in southeastern Slovakia with varied terrain ranging from mountain ranges in the west to flat plains in the east. The landscape includes different elevations and soil types that create distinct climate zones and ecosystems.

The area has existed under different administrative systems over centuries until it took its current form in 1949 as one of Slovakia's eight administrative regions. This restructuring modernized the system that had previously relied on traditional administrative boundaries.

The region shows how city life in its main center blends with rural traditions in the surrounding villages and smaller towns. Visitors can see how education and local crafts shape daily life across these communities.

Access to the region is straightforward since it borders Hungary to the south and Ukraine to the east and connects well to other parts of Slovakia. Infrastructure has been steadily improved to ensure good accessibility to villages and towns throughout the area.

The southern part contains underground caves with unusual mineral formations that visitors can explore. The most famous of these draws nature enthusiasts from around the world to see its distinctive crystal-like structures.

Location: Slovakia

Inception: July 24, 1996

Capital city: Košice

Reference: SK042

Part of: Eastern Slovakia

Shares border with: Prešov Region, Zakarpattia Oblast, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Banská Bystrica Region

Website: https://web.vucke.sk

GPS coordinates: 48.58160,20.05161

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:29