| Official Name: | Jósvafő |
| Settlement Type: | Village |
| Pushpin Map: | Hungary |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Jósvafő |
| Coordinates: | 48.4835°N 20.5537°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Hungary |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén}} |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Putnok |
| Area Total Km2: | 21.53 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Utc Offset1: | +1 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 3758 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | (+36) 48 |
Jósvafő is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary, situated at the confluence of the Jósva, Kecső, and Tohonya streams. The area, now designated Aggtelek National Park, abounds with natural springs and caves. The "old village" of the settlement was declared a landmark site in 1999.[1] The Tengerszem Lake was constructed in the 1930s to power mills and generate power, from a system in the Baradla Cave.
The name of the village first appeared on a certificate of 1272, but there is no detailed record until 1399. This was a basic settlement built around a stone church. The old-town part of the settlement survives today, housed in a former central watermill. Many mills were constructed next to the streams which led to much industry being developed in the village. The Kleins constructed the Upper Mill in the Törőfej Valley in 1840. In 1917, a connecting small power plant was built which provided electricity for the inhabitants. The Tengerszem Lake was created in the 1930s along with a new turbine.[2]
Jósvafő's climate is classified as humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). Among them, the annual average temperature is, the hottest month in July is, and the coldest month is in January. The annual precipitation is, of which July is the wettest with, while January is the driest with only . The extreme temperature throughout the year ranged from on February 3, 2012 to on July 20, 2007.
Jósvafő-település a források és barlangok völgyében (2000)